Anise (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Anise Plant
• Pimpinella Anisum

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Meaning ²

Liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Aniseed
• Anise Seed

Hypernyms

• Flavoring
• Seasoner
• Flavourer
• Seasoning
• Flavouring