That which lives. / Possessing the quality or ability of motion. / Dynamic, energetic.

(transitive) To impart motion or the appearance of motion to. / (transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

a representation of an animal, made of a number of balloons twisted, shaped and connected

A French alcoholic liqueur flavored with anise

A believer in animism.

(obsolete) A small animal. / A microscopic aquatic animal or protozoan. / (now historical) A spermatozoon.

(countable) A criticism, a critical remark. / (uncountable) The state or characteristic of being animadversive.

A pet.

A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena. / A belief that an immaterial force animates the universe.