noun.
An annual, aromatic Mediterranean herb (Pimpinella anisum) in the parsley family, cultivated for its seedlike fruits and the oil obtained from them.
noun.
The seedlike fruit of this plant, used to flavor foods, liqueurs, and candies.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
An annual umbelliferous plant, P'impinella Anisum.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.
noun.
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.
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noun.
liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors
noun.
native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Word Usage
"With a bunch of lovely garlic ramps and some baby anise from the Union Square market."