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aniseed

American

[an-uh-seed, an-is-seed] / ˈæn əˌsid, ˈæn ɪsˌsid /

noun

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 British

/ ˈænɪˌsiːd /

noun

Also called: anise. 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

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Etymology

Origin of aniseed

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

Example Sentences

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Proudly, he said the arak, an aniseed based spirit popular across the Middle East, came from the Assad family's home town in the hills behind the port of Latakia.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

The aniseed is added in the third round.

From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2022

To make the custard: Combine the milk, cream, sugar, aniseed and salt in a heavy saucepan.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2022

Its fresh, nutty, powerfully aromatic version adds nothing more than aniseed and is aged in clay.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2022

Treatment.—Give the following carminative:— Powdered aniseed, half a tea-spoonful.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

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