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- [oil uhv, ov an-is]
- /ɔɪl ʌv, ɒv ˈæn ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oil uhv, ov an-is]
- /ɔɪl ʌv, ɒv ˈæn ɪs/
Definition of oil of anise words
- noun oil of anise 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
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Origin of oil of anise
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65
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Parts of speech for Oil of anise
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oil of anise popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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