aniseed

/ˈæ.nɪ.sid/

aniseed · noun — the seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

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aniseed is pronounced /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/.

Etymology

From Middle English anece seed, aneys seede, annys sede, equivalent to anise + seed.

noun

The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

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By meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.

aniseeded 73% match — Flavoured or treated with aniseed. vs aniseed →
aniseedy 69% match — Resembling or characteristic of aniseed. vs aniseed →
poppyseed 69% match — The seed of the poppy, used as a flavouring in bread. vs aniseed →
anisey 67% match — Resembling or characteristic of anise. vs aniseed →
anise 66% match — An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent. vs aniseed →
anisic 66% match — Of, pertaining to, or derived from anise vs aniseed →
aniselike 64% match — Resembling or characteristic of anise. vs aniseed →
dillseed 64% match — The pungent seed of the dill plant, used as a flavouring. vs aniseed →