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anise

/'ænɪs/

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noun
liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors
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anise seed aniseed

type of:
seasoning flavorer flavoring flavourer flavouring seasoner

part of:
pimpinella anisum anise plant
noun
native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
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anise plant pimpinella anisum

type of:
herb herbaceous plant

Definition that contains anise

genus pimpinella anise
chinese anise anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
pimpinella anise
star anise anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
genus illicium anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves
star aniseed anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
illicium anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves