anis

[ah-nees]

noun

a variety of anisette made especially in Spain and Latin America.

Origin of anis

< Spanish (aceite de) anís literally, oil of anise

ani

[ah-nee, ah-nee]

noun, plural a·nis.

any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.

Origin of ani

1820–30; < Spanish or Portuguese < Tupi or Guarani

anis-

variant of aniso- before a vowel.

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Examples from the Web for anis

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.
5 Ways to Fix Book Publishing
Anis Shivani
July 12, 2013

Historical Examples of anis

Anise (anis; Pimpinella Anīsum), an annual plant of the nat.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2
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As for the handling of myself, I hard it anis weill devysit.
Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587
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Anis took up his position on the empty3013 earthen pot, and the grandma commenced a story to amuse the little children.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7
Various
But the succeeding laugh very soon was frightful: it was Anis, who fell asleep during the recital of his grandmother.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7
Various
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

British Dictionary definitions for anis

ani

noun plural anis

any of several gregarious tropical American birds of the genus Crotophaga: family Cuculidae (cuckoos). They have a black plumage, long square-tipped tail, and heavily hooked bill

Word Origin for ani

Spanish aní, from Tupi

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Word Origin and History for anis

ani

black bird of the cuckoo family, 1829, from Spanish or Portuguese ani, from Tupi.