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

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

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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Star Anise

staps
star
star(p)
star-blind
star-crossed
star-duckweed
star-forming
star-glory
star-leaf begonia
star-nosed mole
star-of-Bethlehem
star-shaped
star-struck
star-studded
star-thistle
star anise (current term)
star aniseed
star anises
star apple
star apples
star begonia
star chamber
star chart
star charts
star cloud
star clouds
star cluster
star clusters
star crossed
star divination

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