anise
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/ˈænɪs/
aromatic seeds
Etymology
'anise' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anisum', where 'anisum' referred to the plant and its seeds.
'anisum' transformed into the Old French word 'anis', and eventually became the modern English word 'anise'.
Initially, it meant 'the plant and its seeds', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia, known for its aromatic seeds used in cooking and herbal medicine.
Anise is often used to flavor liqueurs and candies.
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Noun 2
the seeds of the anise plant, used as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of ground anise.
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