'anise-tasting' originates from the word 'anise,' which comes from Latin 'anisum,' derived from Greek 'anison,' where 'anison' referred to the anise plant known for its distinctive flavor.

'anison' transformed into the Latin word 'anisum,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anise' through Old French 'anis.'

Initially, it referred to the anise plant, but over time it evolved to describe flavors reminiscent of anise.