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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chinese Anise

Chindits
Chinee
Chinese
Chinese-red
Chinese Crested Dog
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Years
Chinese Revolution
Chinese Shan
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Wall
Chinese Walls
Chinese alligator
Chinese angelica
Chinese angelica tree
Chinese anise
Chinese astrology
Chinese black mushroom
Chinese boxes
Chinese broccoli
Chinese brown sauce
Chinese burn
Chinese burns
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbages
Chinese celery
Chinese character
Chinese characters
Chinese checkers
Chinese chequers

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