star anise
noun
: 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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Spices: Add whole cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, or fresh ginger for a spicy kick.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
Demerara sugar has toffee and caramel notes while cinnamon, clove, and star anise adds bold fall spice.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
Demerara sugar has toffee and caramel notes while cinnamon, clove, and star anise adds bold fall spice.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Star anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20anise. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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