anise
noun
an·ise ˈa-nəs 
also ə-ˈnēs
: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also : aniseed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There is also a touch of anise/licorice accompanied by spice notes of ginger, clove and cinnamon, along with some butterscotch and vanilla. 
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Or, use a pinch each of ground cinnamon, fennel and/or anise, cloves, and ground black pepper or Sichuan pepper. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Serving apple cider in a slow-cooker is hardly the latest thing, but citrus, baking spices and a touch of anise make this party drink really pop. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Instead, the flowers and leaves can be used in cooking for that fennel or anise flavor. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2022 The faint anise flavor of the tarragon is an unexpected note in this chutney-like relish. Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 There is a bit of citrus, along with tobacco, new leather boot smell, spicy tannin and a bit of anise. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 For hundreds of years, people have been soaking such ingredients as anise seeds, cinnamon bark and orange peel in clear alcohol, to extract the flavors and scents. The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Ca’ La Bionda - Ripe aromas of maraschino cherry, fig and anise. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Or, use a pinch each of ground cinnamon, fennel and/or anise, cloves, and ground black pepper or Sichuan pepper. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Serving apple cider in a slow-cooker is hardly the latest thing, but citrus, baking spices and a touch of anise make this party drink really pop. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Instead, the flowers and leaves can be used in cooking for that fennel or anise flavor. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2022 The faint anise flavor of the tarragon is an unexpected note in this chutney-like relish. Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2022 There is a bit of citrus, along with tobacco, new leather boot smell, spicy tannin and a bit of anise. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 For hundreds of years, people have been soaking such ingredients as anise seeds, cinnamon bark and orange peel in clear alcohol, to extract the flavors and scents. The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Ca’ La Bionda - Ripe aromas of maraschino cherry, fig and anise. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English anis, from Anglo-French, from Latin anisum, from Greek annēson, anison
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing anise
Medical Definition
anise
noun
an·ise ˈan-əs
: an herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the family Umbelliferae having carminative and aromatic seeds
also : aniseed