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Word: Anise
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: via Old French from Latin anisum, from Greek anison ‘anise, dill’
ˈanɪs
əˈniːs
a Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, cultivated for its aromatic seeds which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.
Short Definition:Mediterranean plant of parsley family
an Asian or American tree or shrub that bears fruit with an odour similar to that of aniseed.
Short Definition:Asian or American tree or shrub which bears fruit with aniseed-like odour
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