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anise Definition

an·ise (anis)

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

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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