# aniseed

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ · frequency rank #86,011

## Definitions
1. The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

## Etymology
From Middle English anece seed, aneys seede, annys sede, equivalent to anise + seed.

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