anise plant

/ˌænəs plænt/
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Definitions of anise plant
  1. noun
    native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
    synonyms: Pimpinella anisum, anise
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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