anisette

noun

an·​is·​ette ˌa-nə-ˈset How to pronounce anisette (audio) -ˈzet How to pronounce anisette (audio)
: a usually colorless sweet liqueur flavored with aniseed

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Amarone Classico Della Valpolicella Archivio Storico is deep ruby to the eye and has a bouquet of Luxardo cherry, clove, and a hint of anisette. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 July 2025 For this Swiss Russian writer, the thrill of sensation came in tasting cigarettes, anisette, and other bodies. Ailsa Ross, Longreads, 4 Apr. 2023 Another friend, Rona Middleberg, a former N.Y.U. administrator who lives in the Village, loves the anisette toast. Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, from anis

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anisette was in 1795

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“Anisette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisette. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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