: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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Some are creamy and vanilla-forward, while others lean into cinnamon, anise and cherry.
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 9 July 2024
For example, cinnamon, anise, and lemon basil are used around the world.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 2024
Add 3 or 4 sticks of cinnamon and about 5 pieces stars of anise (about 1 rounded tablespoon).
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
Basil’s unique, intoxicating flavor might be described as spicy-sweet floral with undertones of pepper and mint and, according to some palates, mild anise with hints of clove.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 9 July 2024
For example, cinnamon, anise, and lemon basil are used around the world.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 2024
Add 3 or 4 sticks of cinnamon and about 5 pieces stars of anise (about 1 rounded tablespoon).
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
Basil’s unique, intoxicating flavor might be described as spicy-sweet floral with undertones of pepper and mint and, according to some palates, mild anise with hints of clove.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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