Star Anise
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
Framework senses
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- anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
- §2
- small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan
- §3
- small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative