Of, pertaining to, or derived from anise

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

A salt or ester of anisic acid.

plural of anisate

plural of Anis

(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric aromatic carboxylic acid methoxybenzoic acid found in anise; they are mildly antiseptic

plural of anisic acid

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.