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anise

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an·ise

noun \ˈa-nəs\

Definition of ANISE

: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds; also : aniseed

Origin of ANISE

Middle English anis, from Anglo-French, from Latin anisum, from Greek annēson, anison
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

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