anise

[ an-is ]

noun

1. a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
2. aniseed.

anise

/ ˈænɪs /

noun

1. a Mediterranean umbelliferous plant, Pimpinella anisum, having clusters of small yellowish-white flowers and liquorice-flavoured seeds See aniseed

Other Words From

• a·nis·ic [uh, -, nis, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anise¹

1350–1400; Middle English anis < Old French < Latin anīsum < Greek ánīson

Word History and Origins

Origin of anise¹

C13: from Old French anis, via Latin from Greek anison

Example Sentences

Timothy Sharp, manager of Sparrow Coffee House in Cardiff, makes his own homemade syrup, adding spices like cloves, cardamom and star anise to the core PSL ingredients of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.

From BBC

It’s too bad, because from what I’ve found, there is no reliable catnip equivalent for dogs, although you can give anise a try.

From Slate

This red blend offers pipe tobacco and anise notes on the palate with shades of black currant.

From Seattle Times

Owen: Sourced from the Wahluke Slope AVA in Washington, this 2021 blend reveals juicy black currants, tar and anise notes on the palate, alongside a soft mouthfeel.

From Seattle Times

The raki was a special liquor they made from fermented fruits like plums or mulberries with spicy additives like juniper or anise, that smelled, to me, like licorice and turpentine.

From Literature