aniseed

noun

ani·​seed ˈa-nə(s)-ˌsēd 

: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking

Examples of aniseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the standout cocktails on a recent visit included a sake and lemon thyme sipper with aniseed, striking a balance of herbaceous and savory cloaked in a far-too-drinkable package. —Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality. 2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc. —Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

Its black-cherry, raspberry, butterscotch, and aniseed flavors are wrapped in a layer of soft, silky tannins. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024

Packed with various recipes for gins and requiring ingredients ranging from aniseed and coriander to poppy flowers and nutmeg, the book reflects a Stuart-period England already getting a taste for creativity with its spirits. —Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English anis seed, from anis + seed

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aniseed

• centipede
• cottonseed
• disagreed
• ganymede
• guaranteed
• intercede
• overspeed
• pedigreed
• refereed
• supercede
• supersede
• underfeed

Kids Definition

aniseed

noun

ani·​seed ˈan-ə(s)-ˌsēd 

: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring

Medical Definition

aniseed

noun

ani·​seed

variants also aniseseed

ˈan-ə(s)-ˌsēd 

: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking