anis
[ah-nees]
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noun
a variety of anisette made especially in Spain and Latin America.
Origin of anis
ani
[ah-nee, ah-nee]
noun, plural a·nis.
Origin of ani
1820–30; < Spanish or Portuguese < Tupi or Guarani
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Contemporary Examples of anis
Anis Shivani says the system dominated by executives, publicists, and agents needs to be torn down—to give control to readers.
Historical Examples of anis
Anise (anis; Pimpinella Anīsum), an annual plant of the nat.
As for the handling of myself, I hard it anis weill devysit.
Anis took up his position on the empty3013 earthen pot, and the grandma commenced a story to amuse the little children.
But the succeeding laugh very soon was frightful: it was Anis, who fell asleep during the recital of his grandmother.
It was called Great Friday, and on that day such as entered the sanctuary of Anis received plenary indulgence.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)Anatole France
ani
noun plural anis
Word Origin for ani
Spanish aní, from Tupi
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