Anise
noun
A plant with seeds that have a strong, sweet smell and taste. These seeds are often used to give flavor to food and drinks.
She added a pinch of anise to the cookie dough for an extra kick of flavor.
Often appears as...
- anise seeds
- anise tea
noun
A pale yellow essential oil obtained from aniseed, used to flavor food, liqueur, and candies, and in some medicines.
The candy had a refreshing flavor because it was made with anise oil.
Often appears as...
- anise oil
- anise-flavored
noun
A plant with seeds that have a strong, sweet smell and taste. These seeds are often used to give flavor to food and drinks.
She added a pinch of anise to the cookie dough for an extra kick of flavor.
Often appears as...
- anise seeds
- anise tea
noun
A pale yellow essential oil obtained from aniseed, used to flavor food, liqueur, and candies, and in some medicines.
The candy had a refreshing flavor because it was made with anise oil.
Often appears as...
- anise oil
- anise-flavored
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Anise is often used in sweet and savory dishes to add a distinct flavor.
The secret to her famous pumpkin pie was a dash of anise.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In different cultures, anise is used in traditional foods during certain holidays or events.
For the New Year, anise bread is a staple in some European cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Aftertaste Alert
Anise leaves a lingering taste that's similar to licorice, which may be unexpected.
After the meal, the anise in the dessert left a pleasant but strong aftertaste.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Anise is often used in sweet and savory dishes to add a distinct flavor.
The secret to her famous pumpkin pie was a dash of anise.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In different cultures, anise is used in traditional foods during certain holidays or events.
For the New Year, anise bread is a staple in some European cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Aftertaste Alert
Anise leaves a lingering taste that's similar to licorice, which may be unexpected.
After the meal, the anise in the dessert left a pleasant but strong aftertaste.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Spice
Anise is often used in sweet and savory dishes to add a distinct flavor.
The secret to her famous pumpkin pie was a dash of anise.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In different cultures, anise is used in traditional foods during certain holidays or events.
For the New Year, anise bread is a staple in some European cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Aftertaste Alert
Anise leaves a lingering taste that's similar to licorice, which may be unexpected.
After the meal, the anise in the dessert left a pleasant but strong aftertaste.
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Cassowary Dung's Seedy,...
interesting requests by email I'm just noticing I never really counted the seeds can you count four or five cows with vampires and cribben numbers I before it the raw data actually yes as far as you could do anise nuts this is the depth of research that goes into
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What we learn before...
mothers who consumed food and drink flavored with licorice flavored anise during pregnancy showed a preference for anise on their first day of life and again when they were tested later on their fourth day of life babies whose mothers
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Annie Murphy Paul: What...
that mothers who consumed food and drink flavored with licorice-flavored anise during pregnancy showed a preference for anise on their first day of life, and again, when they were tested later, on their fourth day of life.
Video examples
Cassowary Dung's Seedy,...
interesting requests by email I'm just noticing I never really counted the seeds can you count four or five cows with vampires and cribben numbers I before it the raw data actually yes as far as you could do anise nuts this is the depth of research that goes into
Video examples
What we learn before...
mothers who consumed food and drink flavored with licorice flavored anise during pregnancy showed a preference for anise on their first day of life and again when they were tested later on their fourth day of life babies whose mothers
Video examples
Annie Murphy Paul: What...
that mothers who consumed food and drink flavored with licorice-flavored anise during pregnancy showed a preference for anise on their first day of life, and again, when they were tested later, on their fourth day of life.
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