aniseed

American  

[an-uh-seed, an-is-seed] / ˈæn əˌsid, ˈæn ɪsˌsid /

noun

1. the aromatic seed of anise, the oil of which anise oil, aniseed oil, oroil of anise is used in the manufacture of anethole, in medicine as a carminative and expectorant, and in cooking and liqueurs for its licoricelike flavor.

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aniseed British  

/ ˈænɪˌsiːd /

noun

1. Also called: anise.  the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp in cakes and confections

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Etymology

Origin of aniseed

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English anece seed; see anise, seed

Example Sentences

He says he once even took a fairly long trip on public transport to get hold of Aniseed Fisherman's Friend at a large shopping centre when his local shops happened to be out of stock.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2016

For the restlessness of languid digestion, a dose of essence of Aniseed in hot water at bedtime is much to be commended.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Aniseed, turpentine, and wax berries for candles, they had also collected, and a curious root which they introduced by the name of the monkey plant.

From The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island by Wyss, Jean Rudolph

Kenyon, evidently still seeing the fox steal away, Aniseed at the Helm and Insincerity at the Prow, almost stumbled on the name "Yoicks!"

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, March 4, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

To make the essence of Aniseed one part of the oil should be mixed with four parts of spirit of wine.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas