1. (noun)anise, anise plant, Pimpinella anisum native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery Synonyms: aniseplant, aniseed, aniseseed, anise
2. (noun)anise, aniseed, anise seed liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors Synonyms: aniseplant, aniseed, aniseseed, anise