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anise
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anise
(noun)
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(noun)
anise
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ˈ
ænəs/
noun
anise
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ˈ
ænəs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ANISE
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noncount
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:
a plant with seeds that are used in cooking and to flavor candies and alcoholic drinks
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