Genepi

/dʒɛˈneɪpi/ noun

Definition

An aromatic alpine herb used in liqueurs and traditional medicine, especially in Alpine regions.

Etymology

From French 'génépi,' referring to high-altitude plants of the Artemisia genus. Commonly associated with Savoyard and Alpine herbal traditions, particularly liqueur-making.

Kelly Says

The French have been steeping 'genepi' into schnapps and digestifs for centuries because these mountain plants are so bitter they supposedly cure whatever ails you—even today, some Alpine villages keep secret family recipes!

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