: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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The leather case is available in three colors: anise, ambar and chestnut, which are sold exclusively at the Hennessy space at Harrods.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Beautifully soft tannins in a luscious mid palate that is balanced, harmonious and layered with all things nice—peppercorns, Dutch salty licorice, red cherries, gumballs, black berries, mushrooms and anise on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
There’s an impressive selection of arak, a traditional Levantine spirit with flavors of anise and licorice.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024
Soto appreciates the earthy notes, mesquite aromas, and lingering anise.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Beautifully soft tannins in a luscious mid palate that is balanced, harmonious and layered with all things nice—peppercorns, Dutch salty licorice, red cherries, gumballs, black berries, mushrooms and anise on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
There’s an impressive selection of arak, a traditional Levantine spirit with flavors of anise and licorice.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024
Soto appreciates the earthy notes, mesquite aromas, and lingering anise.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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