Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anise oil

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: anise oil
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

an essential oil extracted from the seeds of Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), having a pungent liquorice-like smell.

Example Sentences

"The most powerful flavor component of the essential oil of anise, anethole, is found in both anise and an unrelated spice called star anise (Illicium verum) widely used in South Asian, Southeast Asian, and East Asian dishes."

Synonyms

oil of anise aniseed oil

Questions

What does anise oil mean?: an essential oil extracted from the seeds of Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), having a pungent liquorice-like smell.

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