ANETHOL

Noun

anethol (uncountable)

Dated form of anethole.

Anagrams

• Athlone, ethanol, loaneth

Source: Wiktionary


An"e*thol, n. Etym: [L. anethum (see Anise) + -ol.] (Chem.)

Definition: A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor. Watts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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