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star anises

star anises is the plural of star anise.

Meaning of star anise

Noun

star anise (countable and uncountable, plural star anises)

  1. A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its starshaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice.
    Synonyms:
    Chinese star anise, true star anise
  2. The starshaped seed used as a spice.

Questions about star anises

What is star anises the plural of?
Star anises is the plural of star anise.

Words near star anises in the dictionary

  1. star 69ing
  2. star 69s
  3. star anise
  4. star aniseed
  5. star aniseeds
  6. star anises
  7. star apple
  8. star apples
  9. star attraction
  10. star attractions
  11. star base

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