Aniseed (Noun)
Meaning
Liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Aniseed was added to the drink for its unique flavor and supposed health benefits.
- She carried a small bag of aniseed to relieve her stomach upset when traveling.
- In many Asian cuisines, aniseed is commonly used as a digestive aid and spice.
- After meals, his grandfather would suck on a small piece of rock candy flavored with aniseed.
- As an infant, I would soothe myself with my pacifier soaked in warm milk infused with a little aniseed.