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 Evoke the aura of a cackling fire with this woody scent from Diptyque, which features notes of wood, vetiver and patchouli enhanced with radient aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus and tonka bean. —

Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English anis seed, from anis + seed

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of aniseed was in the 14th century

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“Aniseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aniseed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.

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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

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