Meaning Of The Word Star anise

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What's The Definition Of Star anise?

star anise in American English
noun: a shrub or small tree, Illicium verum, of China, having white flowers that turn purple and bearing anise-scented, star-shaped clusters of carminative fruit

star anise in British English
noun: a small Chinese evergreen tree (Illicium verum) yielding an aromatic oil

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