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star of anise

star of anise is the alternative form 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 of anise

What is star of anise the alternative form of?
Star of anise is the alternative form of star anise.

Words near star of anise in the dictionary

  1. star mangrove
  2. star mangroves
  3. star meat
  4. star note
  5. star notes
  6. star of anise
  7. Star of Bethlehem
  8. Star of David
  9. Star of Lakshmi
  10. Star of Life
  11. Star of the Sea

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