anise
nounHow many syllables in anise?
There are 2 syllables in the word anise.How to pronounce anise:
Definition of anise:
- anise (noun):
- aniseed
- a eurasian annual herb (pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
- native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery.
Synonyms for anise:
anise plant
anise seed
aniseed
genus pimpinella
herb
herbaceous plant
pimpinella
pimpinella anisum
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