aniseed

noun

ani·​seed ˈa-nə(s)-ˌsēd How to pronounce aniseed (audio)
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking

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An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality. 2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Its black-cherry, raspberry, butterscotch, and aniseed flavors are wrapped in a layer of soft, silky tannins. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024 Packed with various recipes for gins and requiring ingredients ranging from aniseed and coriander to poppy flowers and nutmeg, the book reflects a Stuart-period England already getting a taste for creativity with its spirits. Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024 Buy Now Homesick Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Diptyque Amber Candle Evoke the aura of a cackling fire with this woody scent from Diptyque, which features notes of wood, vetiver and patchouli enhanced with radiant aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus and tonka bean. Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aniseed 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English anis seed, from anis + seed

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aniseed was in the 14th century

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“Aniseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aniseed. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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aniseed

noun
ani·​seed ˈan-ə(s)-ˌsēd How to pronounce aniseed (audio)
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring

Medical Definition

aniseed

noun
ani·​seed
variants also aniseseed
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking

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