An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) 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.

plural of anise

plural of Anis

Of, pertaining to, or derived from anise

A salt or ester of anisic acid.

plural of anisate

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 tall, evergreen American shrub, Illicium floridanum, having red star-shaped flowers and a strong scent.

plural of star anise

star anise