1. (noun) star anise, Chinese anise, Illicium verum
small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
Synonyms: star aniseed, star anise
2. (noun) star anise, Illicium anisatum
small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
Synonyms: star aniseed, star anise
3. (noun) Chinese anise, star anise, star aniseed
anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
Synonyms: star aniseed, star anise
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