star anise

noun

: the small brown star-shaped pungent fruit of a Chinese and Vietnamese tree (Illicium verum) that has a flavor similar to but stronger than anise and is dried and used whole or ground as a spice especially in Chinese cooking

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Sixth course: Bourbon and star anise poached pear compote with vanilla bean and rosewater ice cream, cookie crumbs, mint and orange zest. —

Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024 Garnish with coriander, a lime wedge, star anise and a cinnamon stick. —

Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others. —

Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024 Chill in the fridge for an hour then serve over ice, garnished with star anise. —

Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for star anise