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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The flavors feature nuances of fresh green garden herbs, citrus, and star anise. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Expect Havey Wallbanger with vodka, orange star anise cordial, herbal liqueur, blood orange, lemon and tonka. —

Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 This kit includes a 375-ml bottle of Elijah Craig Bourbon, pre-measured portions of each of the Craig Nog ingredients (including Madagascar vanilla extract, spice blend, milk, whipping cream, and glittering star anise pods), and a limited-edition etched Elijah Craig pitcher. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024 Glühwein is essentially red wine that’s been punched up with traditional warm spices like cinnamon, clove, and star anise, and may also include citrus, sugar, and vanilla. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for star anise