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Meaning of word star anise from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

star anise noun

Meaning : Small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative.

Synonyms : chinese anise, illicium verum

Meaning : Small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan. Flowers are not fragrant.

Synonyms : illicium anisatum

Meaning : Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine.

Synonyms : chinese anise, star aniseed

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