# angle vs anise

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### angle
*noun · IPA /ˈæŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ · frequency rank #3,737*
A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

### anise
*noun · IPA /ˈæn.ɪs/ · frequency rank #44,060*
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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