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

anion exchange, anion-exchange resin, anion gap, anionic detergent, aniridia, anis, anisakiasis, Anisakis, anisaldehyde, anise, aniseed

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