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aniseed
CIDE DICTIONARY
aniseed, n.
The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it. Brande & C. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
aniseed, n. the seed of the anise, used to flavour liqueurs and sweets.
Etymology
ME f. ANISE + SEED
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