aniseed

[ an-uh-seed, an-is-seed ]

noun

1. the aromatic seed of anise, the oil of which anise oil, aniseed oil, oroil of anise is used in the manufacture of anethole, in medicine as a carminative and expectorant, and in cooking and liqueurs for its licoricelike flavor.

aniseed

/ ˈænɪˌsiːd /

noun

1. the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp in cakes and confections Also calledanise

Word History and Origins

Origin of aniseed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English anece seed; anise, seed

Example Sentences

After singing nostalgic songs glorifying the northern city of Aleppo and drinking a few glasses of arak, the local aniseed liquor, a friend contrasted the shaky state of the country with the strength of its culture.

From BBC

They are flavored with a unique blend of warm spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, aniseed, white pepper, coriander, ginger, cardamom and mace.

From Salon

The aniseed is added in the third round.

From Reuters

"They were delicious," he concluded, though they were "a bit small and with too much aniseed."

From Salon

To make the custard: Combine the milk, cream, sugar, aniseed and salt in a heavy saucepan.

From Seattle Times