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PRONUNCIATION OF ANISEED

aniseed  [ˈænɪˌsiːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANISEED

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aniseed is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANISEED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

aniseed

Anise

Anise /ˈænɪs/, Pimpinella anisum, also called aniseed, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. Its flavor has similarities with some other spices, such as star anise, fennel, and liquorice.

Definition of aniseed in the English dictionary

The definition of aniseed in the dictionary is the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp in cakes and confections Also called: anise.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANISEED


allseed
ˈɔːlˌsiːd
axseed
ˈæksˌsiːd
beniseed
ˈbɛnɪˌsiːd
birdseed
ˈbɜːdˌsiːd
bugseed
ˈbʌɡˌsiːd
burseed
ˈbɜːˌsiːd
coleseed
ˈkəʊlˌsiːd
cottonseed
ˈkɒtənˌsiːd
flaxseed
ˈflæksˌsiːd
grapeseed
ˈɡreɪpˌsiːd
hayseed
ˈheɪˌsiːd
heartseed
ˈhɑːtˌsiːd
hempseed
ˈhempˌsiːd
linseed
ˈlɪnˌsiːd
mawseed
ˈmɔːˌsiːd
moonseed
ˈmuːnˌsiːd
oilseed
ˈɔɪlˌsiːd
pumpkinseed
ˈpʌmpkɪnˌsiːd
rapeseed
ˈreɪpˌsiːd
wormseed
ˈwɜːmˌsiːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANISEED

anise
aniseikonia
aniseikonic
anisette
anisic
anisocercal
anisodactyl
anisodactylous
anisogamous
anisogamy
anisole
anisomeric
anisomerous
anisometric
anisometropia
anisometropic
anisomorphic
anisophyllous
anisophylly
anisotropic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANISEED

American wormseed
bad seed
canary seed
caraway seed
deseed
fern seed
gapeseed
go to seed
Niger seed
poppy seed
reseed
seed
terminator seed
to sow gapeseed

Synonyms and antonyms of aniseed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aniseed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANISEED

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Translator English - Chinese

大茴香
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anís
570 millions of speakers

English

aniseed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सौंफ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يَانْسُون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

анисовое масло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

semente de anis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মৌরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

anis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aniseed
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Anis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アニシード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아니스의 열매
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aniseed
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hạt hồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

aniseed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Aniseed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Anason tohumu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

anice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

anyż
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

аніс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

anason
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γλυκάνισο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

anys
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

anisfrö
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

anisfrø
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANISEED»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANISEED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aniseed

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANISEED»

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1
Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Pentobarbital-induced sleeping time was prolonged by intraperitoneal administration of anise oil (50mg/kg) to mice (ESCOP, 1996-1999). Aniseed has been found to slightly elevate gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) concentrations in brain ...
Maria Lis-Balchin, 2006
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ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal ...
avoid aniseed 122-25l. The sensitizing potential of aniseed is considered low |26 |. tnteraction with other medicaments and other forms of interaction None known. Experimental data on weak enzyme induction in rodents cannot be directly ...
ESCOP, European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy, 2003
3
Indian Spices & Condiments as Natural Healers
Cataract: Aniseed is a useful remedy for cataract. Six grams of this spice should be taken daily in the morning and evening in treating this condition. As an alternative, aniseed and coriander seeds should be powdered together in equal  ...
Dr. H.K. Bakhru, 2001
4
Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant ...
Aniseed oil stimulates digestion, relieves cramps, and reduces flatulence. For stomach and abdominal cramps, particularly when caused by nervous tension, massages with this oil may be helpful. Use 1 tablespoon almond oil mixed with 5  ...
Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, 1990
5
The British farmer's cyclopaedia: or, Complete agricultural ...
Divide into 12 balls, rolling them in liquorice, or aniseed powder. Give one every morning. Or (for Farcy). ASfhiops mineral - • 4 oz. Milk of brimstone - - 5oz. Prepared antimony - - 5 oz. Cream of tartar • - 5 oz. Cinnabar of antimony - 5 oz. Honey ...
Thomas Potts, 1808
6
Herbs that Heal: Natural Remedies for Good Health
Healing Power and Curative Properties Aniseed is esteemed in medicine for its properties to relieve flatulence and to remove catarrhal matter and phelgm from the bronchial tube. These properties are due to the presence of its essential oil.
H. K. Bakhru, 1992
7
Illicium, Pimpinella and Foeniculum
... and Illicium verum (Magnoliaceae), Foeniculum vulgare Miller sp. vulgare var. dolce (Miller) Thellung, and F. vulgare Miller sp. vulgare var. vulgare. They include monographs on aniseed, star anise, anise oil, fennel fruit, and fennel oil.
Manuel Miro Jodral, 2004
8
Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops:
The productivity of aniseed in India is very low (275 kg / ha) against the genetic potential of 2000 kg / ha. The existing wide yield gap is due to non-availability of high yielding varieties and improved package of cultivation practices. Aniseed ...
K.V. Peter, 2008
9
Chemistry of Spices
Introduction Anise or aniseed (Pimpinella anisum L.) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and South-west Asia . It is widely cultivated in southern and central Europe, the former USSR, North ...
V. A. Parthasarathy, Bhageerathy Chempakam, T. John Zachariah, 2008
10
Churchill's School for Saboteurs: Station 17
It was only a small one and, in sweeping it off the bench which it much preferred to its play pen, we upset it by knocking its bag of aniseed balls on tothefloor. While Nobbywas doing the consoling act, I triedone ofthese sweets. Itseemedto stay ...
Bernard O’Connor, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANISEED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aniseed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Duty-free booze: How to use up dodgy holiday spirits like ouzo …
Customarily consumed with a splash of water or a chunk of ice in Greece, there are scarcely any ouzo cocktails, but its aniseed clout works OK ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
Mukti Aloe Vera Moisturiser
These ingredients are followed by several bioactives native to Australia: Kakadu plum, Aniseed Myrtle and Finger Lime Caviar. It is also a ... «Truth In Aging, Jul 15»
3
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show: Couple selling memories in a jar
"Whether it was aniseed twists, cough candies, toffee bonbons or liquorice comfits, everyone has their favourite". Julia grew up with an unusual ... «Get Surrey, Jul 15»
4
Marlborough cyclist makes comeback
However his plans were disrupted when he suffered severe injuries during a club time trial at Aniseed Valley in Nelson, after being blown into ... «Marlborough Express, Jul 15»
5
Six Senses Spa Mykonos to open in Greece at the Belvedere Hotel
... for an anti-inflammatory body treatment, while aniseed, sesame and olive oils are used in a head-to-toe cleansing therapy, and pomegranate ... «ITCM, Jul 15»
6
Mrouzia- for the sweet and savoury lovers
Note: Moroccan spice mix includes ginger powder, cinnamon powder, all spice, cloves, cardamom, black cumin, aniseed, coriander, cayenne ... «Gulf Times, Jul 15»
7
Anne-Sophie Pic: SCOOK
If there are too many melons, try the summary Melon Soup with Aniseed and Goat's Cheese Cream (p. 303). There are plenty of recipes kids ... «Super Chef, Jul 15»
8
Wine of the Week: Darkhorse Big Red Blend 01A
The midpalate is suave and smooth, with fine, unobtrusive tannins going into a long lingering finish with more blackberries and aniseed. This is ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun 15»
9
Restaurant Review: The Cunning Man in Burghfield Bridge
... sprinkled with fennel seeds which gave it an aniseed flavour and topped with sharp, salty capers. The beer battered cod goujons were bland ... «getreading, Jun 15»
10
Get Rid Of Bad Breath With These Simple And Easy Hacks
Cinnamon, cardamom, aniseed, fennel, cloves, dill and parsley all improve a stinky situation. 4. Stop smoking. It will turn the stink factor right up. «FoxFM, Jun 15»

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