1. The small, oval seeds of the anise plant, used as a spice and flavoring with a licorice-like taste.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; countable when referring to individual seeds, uncountable when referring to the spice in general.

Examples

• The baker added aniseeds to the cookie dough for a subtle licorice flavor.
• Aniseeds are commonly used in Indian cuisine and traditional sweets.
• She chewed on aniseeds after dinner to freshen her breath.
• The recipe calls for one teaspoon of crushed aniseeds.
• Aniseeds have been used in cooking and medicine for thousands of years.
• The spice rack contained jars of cumin, coriander, and aniseeds.