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anise definition

an·ise (an′is)

noun

  1. a plant (Pimpinella anisum) of the umbel family, with small, white or yellow flowers
  2. 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.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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