 chinese_anise |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative | |
| Synonyms: | Illicium_verum star_anise | |
| Related terms: | anise_tree Illicium | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (food) anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine | |
| Synonyms: | star_aniseed star_anise | |
| Related terms: | spice star_anise five_spice_powder | |
| Similar spelling: |
Chinese_angelica Chinese_yam Chinese_magnolia Chinese_mustard |
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