Aniseed: meaning, definitions and examples

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aniseed

 

[ หˆรฆn.ษช.siหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅŒเค‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biji adas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anyลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‹ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรญs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anason

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‹ˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุงู†ุณูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anรฝz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anรญz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ซ่ง’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aniz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aniz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.