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anise

/əˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ /æˈnis/

Meanings

noun

茴香,八角。

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

Examples :

面包师在饼干里加了一小撮茴香籽,让饼干带上了一丝淡淡的甘草香味。