aniseed
1 synonym for aniseed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The seed-like fruit of the anise plant, used in baking and to flavour drinks such as ouzo.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use aniseed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pinch of aniseed
aniseed flavour
aniseed sweets
taste of aniseed
Aniseed is an everyday word, common in cookery and food writing.
Etymology
The word comes from Middle English forms such as anece seed and annys sede, which simply combined anise with seed. It has kept that straightforward two-part sense into modern English.
Full origin of aniseed →Frequently asked questions
What is aniseed?
It is the seed-like fruit of the anise plant, valued for its sweet, liquorice-like flavour.
What is aniseed used for?
It is used to flavour baked goods and drinks, including the spirit ouzo.
Is aniseed the same as anise?
Aniseed refers specifically to the seed produced by the anise plant.
