1. a Mediterranean plant with aromatic seeds used as a flavoring
2. the licorice-flavored seeds of this plant used in cooking and medicine

Examples

• The baker added anise to the cookies for a distinctive flavor.
• Anise is commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
• The tea was made with anise seeds to aid digestion.
• She could taste the sweet anise in the traditional bread.
• Anise gives ouzo its characteristic licorice taste.
• The recipe called for ground anise and cinnamon.