Meaning Of The Word Aniseed

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Aniseed? Find Aniseed meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Aniseed Meaning

Aniseed Definition
Aniseed Definition

What's The Definition Of Aniseed?

aniseed
uncountable noun: Aniseed is a substance made from the seeds of the anise plant. It is used as a flavouring in sweets, drinks, and medicine.

aniseed in American English
anise (sense 2)
noun: the aromatic seed of anise, the oil of which (anise oil, aniseed oil, oil of anise) is used in the manufacture of anethole, in medicine as a carminative and expectorant, and in cookery and liqueurs for its licoricelike flavor

aniseed in British English
noun: the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp in cakes and confections

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • MEX ‐ Mexican; abbreviation: Mexican; abbreviation for:…
  • Featherbone ‐ noun: a substitute for whalebone, made from the…
  • Dionysiac ‐ of Dionysus or the Dionysia; adjective: of or…
  • Guv ‐ governor (sense 1) governor (sense 1b) governor…
  • Museumgoer ‐ noun: a frequent visitor…
  • Persecutory ‐ adjective: involving or characteristic of…
  • Gross negligence ‐ noun: extreme carelessness that shows wilful or…
  • Curb ball ‐ noun: stoop ball played off a…
  • Network provider ‐ noun: a business or organization that provides…
  • Babylonish ‐ adjective