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CHINESE ANISE

Definition:

[noun] small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
Synonyms: star anise, Chinese anise, Illicium verum
[noun] anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine
Synonyms: Chinese anise, star anise, star aniseed