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anise

noun an·ise \ˈa-nəs\

: a plant with seeds that are used in cooking and to flavor candies and alcoholic drinks

Full Definition of ANISE

: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds; also : aniseed

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Middle English anis, from Anglo-French, from Latin anisum, from Greek annēson, anison

First Known Use: 14th century

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noun an·ise \ˈan-əs\

: an herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the family Umbelliferae having carminative and aromatic seeds; also : aniseed

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