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Definition of Chinese anise
1. Noun. Small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative.
Exact synonyms: Illicium Verum, Star Anise
Terms within: Star Anise, Star Aniseed
Group relationships: Genus Illicium, Illicium
Generic synonyms: Anise Tree
Terms within: Star Anise, Star Aniseed
Group relationships: Genus Illicium, Illicium
Generic synonyms: Anise Tree
2. Noun. Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine.
Exact synonyms: Star Anise, Star Aniseed
Generic synonyms: Spice
Substance meronyms: Five Spice Powder
Group relationships: Illicium Verum, Star Anise
Generic synonyms: Spice
Substance meronyms: Five Spice Powder
Group relationships: Illicium Verum, Star Anise