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star anise
noun
- Also called Chinese anise. a shrub or small tree, Illicium verum, of China, having white flowers that turn purple and bearing anise-scented, star-shaped clusters of carminative fruit.
- the fruit of this tree or shrub, used as a spice.
star anise
noun
- a small Chinese evergreen tree ( Illicium verum ) yielding an aromatic oil
- a spice produced from the star-shaped dried seed pods of this tree
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Word History and Origins
Origin of star anise1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences
Flavors of red plums, juniper, and star anise make it the perfect holiday party red to go with cheeses or chocolate truffles.
From The Daily Beast
Poudre de Neptune (dill, fennel, star anise, seaweed) is by far the most-used seasoning in my kitchen.
From The Daily Beast
The capsule assumes a screw-like form in Helicteres, and a star-like form in star-anise (Illicium anisatum).
From Project Gutenberg
Magnified section through the thickness of a leaf of Florida Star-Anise.
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