anise
anise definition
an·ise (an′is)
noun
- a plant (Pimpinella anisum) of the umbel family, with small, white or yellow flowers
- its fragrant seed, used for flavoring and as a medicine for expelling intestinal gas
Etymology: ME & OFr anis < L anisum < Gr anison
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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