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Definition of anise plant

: an herb (Seseli harveyanum) that has an aroma like anise and that is found chiefly in Australia

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First Known Use of anise plant

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anise plant was in 1894

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“Anise plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise%20plant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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