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Word: Anethole
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Watts (1815–1884), chemist. From German Anethol, with remodelling of the ending after -ole
Definition:
A fragrant liquid which is a major constituent of the essential oils of anise, fennel, and some other plants, and is used as a flavouring agent.
Variant Forms:
- anethol
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