anise
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
- (US, countable, uncountable) Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈniːz/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English anys, borrowed from Old French anis, from Latin anīsum, from Ancient Greek ἄνισον (ánison), from Egyptian jnst.
Pimpinella anisum
anise plant
anise seed
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barleria Longifolia
sweet femel
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