ALL meanings of anise
an·ise
A a - uncountable noun anise Anise is a plant with seeds that have a strong smell and taste. It is often made into an alcoholic drink. 3
- noun anise a Mediterranean umbelliferous plant, Pimpinella anisum, having clusters of small yellowish-white flowers and liquorice-flavoured seeds 3
- noun anise a plant (Pimpinella anisum) of the umbel family, with small, white or yellow flowers 3
- noun anise its fragrant seed, used for flavoring and as a medicine for expelling intestinal gas 3
- noun anise herb: aniseed 1
- noun anise A Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, cultivated for its aromatic seeds, which are used in cooking and herbal medicine. 1
- noun anise a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed. 1
- abbreviation ANISE aniseed. 1
- noun anise An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent. 0
- noun anise (US) Fennel. 0