: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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Anise Hyssop Add a licorice flavor to your tea with the leaves of anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum).
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Every meal ends with a complimentary shot of chichaito, a strong, delicious blend of white rum, anise liqueur, and coffee beans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Shallots and garlic add more depth, and a sprinkle of tarragon brings a distinctive anise note and hints at the bright vegetables to come.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Every meal ends with a complimentary shot of chichaito, a strong, delicious blend of white rum, anise liqueur, and coffee beans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Shallots and garlic add more depth, and a sprinkle of tarragon brings a distinctive anise note and hints at the bright vegetables to come.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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