ANISEED

anise, aniseed, anise seed

(noun) liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aniseed (countable and uncountable, plural aniseeds)

(countable and uncountable) The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

Anagrams

• Aeneids

Source: Wiktionary


An"i*seed, n.

Definition: The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it. "Oil of aniseed." Brande & C.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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