Definition of Anse

Definition of Anse

Anise, an umbelliferous plant, the seed of which is used as a carminative and in the preparation of liqueurs.

- Wikipedia

An"ise (ăn"&ibreve;s), n. [OE. anys, F. anis, L. anisum, anethum, fr. Gr. 'a`nison, 'a`nhqon.] 1. (Bot.) An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.

2. The fruit or seeds of this plant.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. Has a licorice scent.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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