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star anise

1.	(noun) small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
	Synonyms: Illicium anisatum
	Related Words: anise tree

2.	(noun) small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
	Synonyms: Chinese anise, Illicium verum
	Related Words: anise tree

3.	(noun) anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine
	Synonyms: Chinese anise, star aniseed
	Related Words: spice