aniseed

[ an-uh-seed, an-is-seed ]

noun

1. the aromatic seed of anise, the oil of which anise oil, aniseed oil, oroil of anise is used in the manufacture of anethole, in medicine as a carminative and expectorant, and in cooking and liqueurs for its licoricelike flavor.

aniseed

/ ˈænɪˌsiːd /

noun

1. the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp in cakes and confections Also calledanise

Word History and Origins

Origin of aniseed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English anece seed; anise, seed

Example Sentences

What emerges is then macerated with aniseeds for 24 hours before being distilled a third time.

From The Daily Beast

Vile aniseed brandy—liquid fire—was sold cheap, and many a man who began the day cool and sober ended it as a raving madman.

From Project Gutenberg

Aniseed is principally used to flavour liqueurs, sweetmeats, and confectionery.

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Let her eat aniseed biscuits instead of bread, and roast meat instead of boiled.

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The cavalcades were incessant and indefatigable in directing showers of almonds, caramels, and aniseed at the windows.

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In his pocket was a quart bottle, and his clothes reeked with the scent of wild aniseed.

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