aniseed

noun

ani·​seed ˈa-nə(s)-ˌsēd How to pronounce aniseed (audio)
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking

Examples of aniseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buy Now Homesick Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Diptyque Amber Candle Evoke the aura of a cackling fire with this woody scent from Diptyque, which features notes of wood, vetiver and patchouli enhanced with radiant aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus and tonka bean. Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024 Evoke the aura of a cackling fire with this woody scent from Diptyque, which features notes of wood, vetiver and patchouli enhanced with radient aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus and tonka bean. Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English anis seed, from anis + seed

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aniseed was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Aniseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aniseed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

aniseed

noun
ani·​seed ˈan-ə(s)-ˌsēd How to pronounce aniseed (audio)
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring

Medical Definition

aniseed

noun
ani·​seed
variants also aniseseed
: the seed of anise often used as a flavoring in liqueurs and in cooking

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