: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Taller cold weather survivors include suspensum viburnums, anise and tea olive.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Thickened with a little potato and flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and the faintly anise-y herb tarragon, this sleeper hit of a soup is subtle, springy, and unexpectedly special.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Taller cold weather survivors include suspensum viburnums, anise and tea olive.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Thickened with a little potato and flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and the faintly anise-y herb tarragon, this sleeper hit of a soup is subtle, springy, and unexpectedly special.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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