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aniseed Synonyms

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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

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anise

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
anise

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aniseed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aniseed
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