anise

[In Sw., Dan., Ger., Fr., Sp., & Port., anis; Dut. anys, Lat. anisum; Gr. ἄνισον ( an is on ) and ἄνηθον ( anēthon ), also Ionic ἄννήσον (annēson), ἄνησον (anēson); poetic. ἄννητον (annēton), ἄνητον (anēton); later Attic, Doric, & Æolic ἄνισον (an is on), ἄννισον (ann is on) = dill or anise. Arab. a in is on.] [ANETHUM.] 1. The anise proper : An umbelliferous plant, the Pimp in ell a anisum . It is cultivated in Malta and Spain for the sake of the seeds, ANISE (PIMP IN ELL A ANISUM). One-sixth natural size; plant, flower, and ripe fruit enlarged. which are imported into this and other countries. They are aromatic and carminative. Its scent tends to neutralise other smells. It is sometimes sown here for its leaves, which are used like fennel as a seasoning or garnish. 2. The anise of Scripture: In Gr. τό ἄνηθον (to [the] anethon), should, it is believed, have been translated "dill," Anethum graveolens. [DILL.] It also is of the Umbelliferous order. cummin, 221 for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and " -Matt. xxiii. 23. Od of anise: A solution of anise camphor , or anethol, C10H12O, in an oil like turpentine; it solidifies at 10°. It is the e ential oil of Pimp in ell a anisum. The camphor is obtained pure from alcohol by pre ure and crystallisation. In pharmacy it is used as a stimulant, aromatic, and carminative it relieves flatulency, and diminishes the griping of purgative medicines. ( Garrod .) anise-camphor, 8. [ANETHOL.] Chem. A white crystalline substance; sp. gr. 1.014. It melts at 18°, and boils at 222°. ăn'-i-seed, s. [Eng. ani(se); seed.] The seed of the anise (q.v.). aniseed-tree, s . [Anise-seed tree, so called because the leaves and capsules have a strong smell of anise-seed.] The English name of Illicium, a genus of Magnoliaceæ, or Magnoliads. The best known species are I. floridanum and I. parviflorum , from Florida.