anis
noun
a variety of anisette made especially in Spain and Latin America.
anis
1 American
[ah-nees]
/ ˈɑ nis /
noun
anis-
2
American
Etymology
Origin of anis
< Spanish ( aceite de ) anís literally, oil of anise
Example Sentences
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Come May 18, the Seal will be available in black, ivory, bright green, fuchsia and anis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023
The team, while standing on the banks of the Rio Grande, had sighted groove-billed anis.
From Time Magazine Archive
Proportions: grande absinthe 250 grams; petite absinthe 50 gm.; hysope 100 gm.; citronelle 100 gm.; anis vert 500 gm.; badian 100 gm.; fenouil 200 gm.; and coriandre 100 gm.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor anis nor twyis the horn-helmit chiel Saved him frae deidly dad; An' Archie said, "Gien this be the deil He's no sac black as he's ca'd."
From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by MacDonald, George
Heavy-billed anis whaleeped and fluttered clumsily ahead of us; honey creepers squeaked and small black finches watched us anxiously.
From Jungle Peace by Beebe, William
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