The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. An annual, aromatic Mediterranean herb (Pimpinella anisum) in the parsley family, cultivated for its seedlike fruits and the oil obtained from them and used to flavor foods, liqueurs, and candies.
n. An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. Has a licorice scent.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.
n. The fruit or seeds of this plant.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An annual umbelliferous plant, P'impinella Anisum.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
n. liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors
n. native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
Word Usage
"With a bunch of lovely garlic ramps and some baby anise from the Union Square market."