First Known Use: 14th century
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anise
noun an·ise \ˈa-nəs\
: a plant with seeds that are used in cooking and to flavor candies and alcoholic drinks
Full Definition of ANISE
: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds; also : aniseed
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Origin of ANISE
Middle English anis, from Anglo-French, from Latin anisum, from Greek annēson, anison
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anise
noun an·ise \ˈan-əs\
Medical Definition of ANISE
: an herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the family Umbelliferae having carminative and aromatic seeds; also : aniseed
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