Chinese Anise (Noun)
Meaning 1
Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chinese anise was used in the traditional recipe to give the soup a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Dried chinese anise seeds are often added to herbal teas to aid digestion and relieve bloating.
- The market vendor offered a selection of dried fruits and spices, including chinese anise and ginseng.
- To make the marinade, combine soy sauce, chinese anise, and rice vinegar in a blender.
- The ancient medical text described the use of chinese anise to treat respiratory ailments and coughs.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.