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star anise


Definition: Meaning of, star anise in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / stɑː ˈanɪs /

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star anise star anises
  1. small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
    SYNONYM
    Chinese anise, Illicium verum
    ANTONYM
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  2. small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
    SYNONYM
    Illicium anisatum
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  3. anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
    SYNONYM
    Chinese anise, star aniseed
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