Star Anise Definition

noun
An aromatic evergreen tree (Illicium verum) cultivated in China and Vietnam, having star-shaped anise-scented fruits that yield an essential oil used as a flavoring and in the manufacture of certain drugs.
American Heritage Medicine
The dried fruit of this plant, used ground or whole in Asian cooking.
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Synonyms:
  • Illicium verum
  • chinese-anise
  • Illicium anisatum
  • star aniseed

Other Word Forms of Star Anise

Noun

Singular:
star anise
Plural:
star-anises

Star Anise Sentence Examples

  • Madonna Nudes 1979 for Men contains top notes of olive blossom, citron and grapefruit peel; middle notes of cardamom, star anise and Tonka bean; and base notes of musk, tobacco and teak.

  • Use a coffee grinder to grind the star anise to a powder.

  • Heat through and serve, removing the star anise.

  • It can also be used to substitute anise seeds in recipes - 1 crushed star anise = 1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed.

  • Our China 5 Spice is dominated by anise flavors, led by the star anise flavors, led by the star anise.

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Words Starting With

SSTSTA

Words Ending With

ESEISE

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