anise

(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

Origin: ME & OFr anis < L anisum < Gr anison

See anise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. 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.
  2. Anise seed.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English anis

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin anīsum

Origin: , from Greek annēson, annīson

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