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star anise meaning and definition
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Definition of star anise (noun)
- small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
- synonyms: Chinese anise, Illicium verum
- small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
- synonyms: Illicium anisatum
- anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
- synonyms: Chinese anise, star aniseed
Source: Princeton University Wordnet