ascetic vs louche

ascetic

adj
  • Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure. 

  • Of or relating to ascetics 

noun
  • One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence. 

louche

verb
  • To make (an alcoholic beverage, e.g. absinthe or ouzo) cloudy by mixing it with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect. 

adj
  • Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish. 

  • Of questionable taste or morality; decadent. 

  • Not reputable or decent. 

How often have the words ascetic and louche occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )