(US, often qualified as "sweet anise" or "") Fennel, .
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An umbelliferous plant () growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
A concoction consisting of saffron, orange blossoms, dried dates, anise, wild carrots, and egg yolk, boiled in clear water into which honey and the blood of two freshly killed doves have been poured, is recommended by Arabs as a sexual i…
"anise" means an umbelliferous plant () growing naturally in egypt, and cultivated in spain, malta, etc. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"anise" is informal English meaning an umbelliferous plant () growing naturally in egypt, and cultivated in spain, malta, etc. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "an umbelliferous plant () growing naturally in egypt" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "anise" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“Gummies are S Tier. I do love me some donuts, but only specific kinds! Nothing with a filling cuz mom tells at me when I get the stuff all over myself... If I were to ban ONE snack?! Licorice. Get that shit OUTTA HERE. (Licorice is fine but anise isn't my favorite flavor :U )”
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