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Definition of Star 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: Chinese Anise, Illicium Verum
Terms within: Chinese Anise, Star Aniseed
Group relationships: Genus Illicium, Illicium
Generic synonyms: Anise Tree
Terms within: Chinese Anise, Star Aniseed
Group relationships: Genus Illicium, Illicium
Generic synonyms: Anise Tree
2. Noun. Small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant.
Exact synonyms: Illicium Anisatum
Group relationships: Genus Illicium, Illicium
Generic synonyms: Anise Tree
Group relationships: Genus Illicium, Illicium
Generic synonyms: Anise Tree
3. Noun. Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine.
Exact synonyms: Chinese Anise, Star Aniseed
Generic synonyms: Spice
Substance meronyms: Five Spice Powder
Group relationships: Chinese Anise, Illicium Verum
Generic synonyms: Spice
Substance meronyms: Five Spice Powder
Group relationships: Chinese Anise, Illicium Verum
Definition of Star anise
1. Noun. A plant, ''Illicium verum'', used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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