aniseed
nounUS /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/
Etymology From Middle English anece seed, aneys seede, annys sede, equivalent to anise + seed.
1
The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.
- Derived terms
- aniseeded, aniseed myrtle, aniseed star, aniseedy, star aniseed