ALL meanings of aniseed
an·i·seed
A a - 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 anise: strong-flavoured herb 1
- noun aniseed flavoured with anise 1
- noun aniseed The seed of the anise, used in cooking and herbal medicine. 1
- 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 (countable and uncountable) The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo. 0