Aniseed: meaning, definitions and examples
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aniseed
[ หรฆn.ษช.siหd ]
culinary herb
Aniseed refers to the seeds of the anise plant, which are known for their sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of licorice. These seeds are commonly used in cooking and baking, as well as in the production of alcoholic beverages. Aniseed is also known for its medicinal properties.
Synonyms
anise, licorice seed, sweet cumin
Examples of usage
- The cake was flavored with aniseed and spices.
- Aniseed tea is often consumed for its soothing effects.
- The recipe calls for crushed aniseed to enhance the flavor.
Translations
Translations of the word "aniseed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anis
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช Anis
๐ฎ๐ฉ biji adas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ anyลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใน
๐ซ๐ท anis
๐ช๐ธ anรญs
๐น๐ท anason
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ anรฝz
๐ธ๐ฐ anรญz
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ซ่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ aniz
๐ฎ๐ธ anรญs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aniz
๐ฒ๐ฝ anรญs
Etymology
The word 'aniseed' originates from the Latin 'anisum', which itself comes from the Greek word 'anisos', meaning 'unequal'. This reflects the plant's unique flavor profile in comparison to other herbs. Anise has been used since ancient times, both as a culinary ingredient and for its potential medicinal properties, which were acknowledged by Greeks and Romans. The cultivation of anise dates back to the Mediterranean region where it was initially used for its aromatic qualities. Over time, aniseed spread to other parts of the world due to trade, becoming popular in various cuisines, especially in sweets and alcoholic beverages. Its history is intertwined with the evolution of flavors in global gastronomy.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,739, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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