anise
2 synonyms for anise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A plant grown for its licorice-flavored seeds, used as a spice and in flavoring drinks and sweets.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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aniseed
anix
How to use anise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
star anise
anise seed
anise flavor
Etymology
From Old French anis, from Latin anisum, from Greek anison — ultimately traced back to an Egyptian source word.
Full origin of anise →Frequently asked questions
What does “anise” mean?
The word “anise” means a plant grown for its licorice-flavored seeds, used as a spice and in flavoring drinks and sweets. In plain terms, a licorice-flavored spice plant and its seeds.
How do you pronounce “anise”?
“Anise” is pronounced AN-ihs (/ˈæn.ɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “anise” in a sentence?
Here is “anise” used in a sentence: “The cookies were flavored with a hint of anise.”
What is another word for “anise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “anise” include anix.
What part of speech is “anise”?
“Anise” is a noun.
Where does the word “anise” come from?
The word “anise” comes from Latin. From Old French anis, from Latin anisum, from Greek anison — ultimately traced back to an Egyptian source word.
