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ANETHOL
Noun
anethol (uncountable)
Dated form of anethole.
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• 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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