anise
/ˈænɪs/
noun
- A plant with small seeds that have a strong, sweet, licorice-like flavor, used in cooking and baking.
- Anise is often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
- She added a pinch of anise to the cookie dough for a hint of licorice taste.
- The seeds of the anise plant can be chewed fresh or dried for spice.
- The seed of the anise plant, used whole or ground as a spice.
- I bought a jar of ground anise for baking biscotti.
- This tea is made from anise and has a soothing, sweet flavor.
- Crush some anise and sprinkle it over roasted vegetables.