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aniseed
noun
ani·seed
ˈa-nə(s)-ˌsēd
: 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
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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
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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 17 Nov. 2024.
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aniseed
noun
ani·seed
ˈan-ə(s)-ˌsēd
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring
Medical Definition
aniseed
noun
ani·seed
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also aniseseed
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking
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