English Dictionary

star anise

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

日本語の意味

スターアニス（八角）は、イルリシウム・ヴェルム（Illicium verum）という植物で、星形の種が特徴です。 / その種はアニスに似た香りと風味を持ち、主に香辛料として料理に使用されます。 / また、装飾的な形状が評価されるほか、シキミ酸の原料としてタミフルの製造にも利用されることがあります。

I garnished the holiday cake with whole star anise for its decorative shape and subtle licorice flavor.

ホリデーケーキには見た目の装飾とほのかなリコリス風味を求めて、丸ごとの八角（学名：Illicium verum）を飾った。

意味（1）

A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

意味（2）

The star-shaped seed used as a spice.

star anises （ plural ）