anis

[ ah-nees ]

/ ˈɑ nis /

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noun

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

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Origin of anis

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

Words nearby anis

animosity, animus, anion, anion exchange, anionic detergent, anis, anisaldehyde, anise, aniseed, aniseikonia, anisette

Other definitions for anis (2 of 2)

anis-

variant of aniso- before a vowel.

How to use anis in a sentence

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|DAILY BEAST
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
Anis are fairly abundant in southern Texas along the Rio Grande.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies|Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed
The anise (Pimpinella anisum) is largely cultivated in Spain, where it is known as anis.
The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2]|George Borrow

Anise (anis; Pimpinella Anīsum), an annual plant of the nat.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various
Anis have bulky, short, very compressed beaks, surmounted by a slight and sharp crest.
Reptiles and Birds|Louis Figuier