English Explanatory Dictionary

anise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
  2. Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.ɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anise.wav /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/

Word forms

anise anises

Etymology

Etymology tree Egyptian jnstbor. Ancient Greek ἄνῑσον (ánīson)der. Latin anīsumder. Old French anisbor. Middle English anys English anise From Middle English anys, borrowed from Old French anis, from Latin anīsum, from Ancient Greek ἄνισον (ánison), from Egyptian jnst.

Synonyms

anix

Related words

five-spice powder mastika ouzo raki

Derived words

aniseed anise hyssop aniselike aniseroot anise seed anisette anisey anisic anisole Chinese anise Florida anise star anise star of anise sweet anise wild anise
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