English Explanatory Dictionary

aniseed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ En-us-aniseed.ogg

Word forms

aniseed aniseeds aniseseed anise seed

Etymology

From Middle English anece seed, aneys seede, annys sede, equivalent to anise + seed.

Derived words

aniseeded aniseed myrtle aniseed star aniseedy star aniseed
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