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star anise

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  1. star anise (noun)
  2. Japanese star anise (noun)

star anise

noun

Definition of STAR ANISE

: the small brown star-shaped pungent fruit of a Chinese and Vietnamese tree (Illicium verum) that has a flavor similar to but stronger than anise and is dried and used whole or ground as a spice especially in Chinese cooking
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1838

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