anise

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Synonyms: arise, anile, agnise, anime, acise, avise, anse, awise, anis, aniso, alise

Antonyms: arise, anile, agnise, anime, acise, avise, anse, awise, anis, aniso, alise

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q28692}}An [[umbelliferous]] plant ({{taxfmt|Pimpinella anisum|species}}) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its [[carminative]] and aromatic seeds, which are used as a [[spice]]. It has a [[licorice]] scent.
2. {{lb|en|US|often qualified as "[[sweet anise]]" or "{{vern|wild anise}}"}} {{l|en|fennel|Fennel}}, {{taxfmt|Foeniculum vulgare|species}}.

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