anise-infused
|an-ise-in-fused|
/ˈænɪs ɪnˈfjuzd/
flavored with anise
Etymology
'anise-infused' originates from the combination of 'anise,' a spice derived from the plant Pimpinella anisum, and 'infused,' from Latin 'infundere,' meaning 'to pour in.'
'anise' comes from Old French 'anis,' from Latin 'anisum,' from Greek 'anison.' 'Infused' evolved from Latin 'infundere,' through Old French 'enfuser,' to Middle English 'enfusen.'
Initially, 'infused' meant 'to pour in,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to steep or soak in a liquid to extract flavor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
flavored or infused with anise, a spice known for its sweet, aromatic taste similar to licorice.
The anise-infused tea had a distinct licorice flavor.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 22:52