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- [an-uh-seed, an-is-seed]
- /ˈæn əˌsid, ˈæn ɪsˌsid/
- /ˈæn.ɪ.siːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-seed, an-is-seed]
- /ˈæn əˌsid, ˈæn ɪsˌsid/
Definitions of aniseed word
- uncountable noun aniseed Aniseed is a substance made from the seeds of the anise plant. It is used as a flavouring in sweets, drinks, and medicine. 3
- noun aniseed the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp in cakes and confections 3
- noun aniseed anise (sense 2) 3
- noun aniseed the aromatic seed of anise, the oil of which (anise oil, aniseed oil, oil of anise) is used in the manufacture of anethole, in medicine as a carminative and expectorant, and in cookery and liqueurs for its licoricelike flavor. 1
- noun aniseed The seed of the anise, used in cooking and herbal medicine. 1
- noun aniseed anise: strong-flavoured herb 1
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Origin of aniseed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, aniseed is from the Middle English word anece seed. See anise, seed
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Parts of speech for Aniseed
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aniseed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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