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Anise

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Meaning

Noun

An
(Pimpinella anisum)
in Egypt, and
in Spain, Malta, etc; for its
and
, which are used as a
. It has a
scent.
In American English, Apieae tribe plants, Celery family plants & Spices:
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.
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Origin

anise
English
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anis
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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anisum
Latin
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ἂνισον
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἄνισον
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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