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Definition of aniseed

aniseed

/ˈæn.əˌsid/
an · i · seed
Plural:aniseeds
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• noun

1

The small, aromatic seed of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum), widely used as a culinary spice and licorice-like flavoring in baking, confectionery, and liqueurs.

Example

"The baker crushed a teaspoon of aniseed to give the traditional holiday cookies their distinctive licorice aroma."

2

British An annual herbaceous plant (Pimpinella anisum) of the parsley family (Apiaceae), native to the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, cultivated for its aromatic seeds.

Example

"Rows of feathery aniseed grew alongside fennel and coriander in the walled herb garden."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'anise' (from Old French 'anis', via Latin 'anisum' and Ancient Greek 'anison') and Old English 'sæd' (seed), originally written as 'anyse seede'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aniseed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aniseed
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