plural of anise

plural of Anis

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

Of, pertaining to, or derived from anise

plural of anisate

A salt or ester of anisic acid.

plural of star anise

plural of Chinese anise

(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric aromatic carboxylic acid methoxybenzoic acid found in anise; they are mildly antiseptic

plural of anisic acid