anise

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Old French anis< Latin anisum< ancient Greek anison

[edit] Noun

anise (plural anises)

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. Has a licorice scent.

[edit] Derived terms

• anise seed
• aniseed
• anisette
• anisole
• Chinese anise
• star anise

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• five-spice powder
• ouzo
• raki