Associations to the word «Anise»

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Wiktionary

ANISE, noun. An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
ANISE, noun. (US) fennel

Dictionary definition

ANISE, noun. Native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery.
ANISE, noun. Liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors.

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