'anise-like' originates from the word 'anise,' which comes from Latin 'anisum,' derived from Greek 'ánison,' where 'ánison' referred to the anise plant known for its aromatic seeds.

'anise' changed from the Greek word 'ánison' to the Latin 'anisum,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anise.' The suffix '-like' was added to form 'anise-like.'

Initially, 'anise' referred to the plant itself, but over time, 'anise-like' evolved to describe anything resembling the flavor or aroma of anise.