Definition of Illicium

1. Noun. Anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves.

Exact synonyms: Genus Illicium
Generic synonyms: Magnoliid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Magnoliaceae, Magnolia Family, Magnoliaceae
Member holonyms: Anise Tree, Illicium Floridanum, Purple Anise, Illicium Anisatum, Star Anise, Chinese Anise, Illicium Verum, Star Anise

Definition of Illicium

1. n. A genus of Asiatic and American magnoliaceous trees, having star-shaped fruit; star anise. The fruit of Illicium anisatum is used as a spice in India, and its oil is largely used in Europe for flavoring cordials, being almost identical with true oil of anise.

Medical Definition of Illicium

1. A genus of Asiatic and American magnoliaceous trees, having star-shaped fruit; star anise. The fruit of Illicium anisatum is used as a spice in India, and its oil is largely used in Europe for flavoring cordials, being almost identical with true oil of anise. Origin: So called, in allusion to its aroma, from L. Illicium an allurement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Illicium

illest
illiad
illiads
illiberal
illiberalism
illiberalisms
illiberalities
illiberality
illiberally
illiberalness
illiberalnesses
illicit
illicitly
illicitness
illicium (current term)
Illicium
Illicium anisatum
Illicium floridanum
Illicium verum
Illimani
illimitability
illimitable
illimitableness
illimitably
illinition
illinium
illiniums
illinois
Illinois
Illinoisan

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