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
anise Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: These include anise, caraway, coriander, dill and fennel.
- grind: Use a coffee grinder to grind the star anise to a powder.
- remove: Heat through and serve, removing the star anise.
Adjective modifier
e.g.: Some ( e.g. star anise ) have poisoned babies.
Modifies a noun
- oil: These authors also noted that star anise oil was strongly irritant when tested at a 1 % concentration.
- seed: It can also be used to substitute Anise seeds in recipes - 1 crushed star anise = 1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed.
- hyssop: Anise hyssop Anise hyssop ( Agastache foeniculum ) Perennial North American native produces fantastic spikes of purple flowers, which are loved by bees.
- flavor: Our China 5 Spice is dominated by anise flavors, led by the star anise.
Noun used with modifier
star: Use a coffee grinder to grind the star anise to a powder.
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