anise
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
See anise in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ănˈĭs)
noun- An annual, aromatic Mediterranean herb (Pimpinella anisum) in the parsley family, cultivated for its seedlike fruits and the oil obtained from them and used to flavor foods, liqueurs, and candies.
- Anise seed.
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