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Chinese anise

noun

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.

Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine. Synonyms: star anise, star aniseed.

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Words linked to "Chinese anise" : anise tree, five spice powder, star aniseed, star anise, Illicium, spice, genus Illicium, Illicium verum