star of anise

A form of star anise — A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its starshaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice.

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Meanings

nounstar of anise (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of star anise
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star of anise. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/star%20of%20anise

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“star of anise.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/star%20of%20anise. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “star of anise,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/star%20of%20anise.

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