anises
|an-i-ses|
B2
/ˈænɪsɪz/
(anise)
aromatic seeds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anise' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'anis', where 'anis' meant 'anise' (the plant/seed).
Historical Evolution
'anise' changed from Latin 'anisum' and Old French 'anis' and eventually became the modern English word 'anise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the anise plant or its seed', and over time it has largely retained this meaning in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'anise': the seeds of the plant Pimpinella anisum (or the plant/its oil), used as a spice with a sweet, licorice-like flavor.
The spice shop sold several different anises from around the Mediterranean.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/12 23:22