Star Anise — synonyms, definition

1. star anise (Noun)

4 synonyms
Chinese anise Illicium anisatum Illicium verum star aniseed
3 definitions

star anise (Noun) — Small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative.

star anise (Noun) — Small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant.

star anise (Noun) — Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine.

2 types of
anise tree spice
4 parts
Chinese anise Illicium anisatum Illicium verum star aniseed
3 parts of
Illicium five spice powder genus Illicium