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anise

/an-is/US // ˈæn ɪs //UK // (ˈænɪs) //

大茴香,茴香,八角,茴香酒

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a Mediterranean plant, Pimpinella anisum, of the parsley family, having loose umbrels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.
    • : aniseed.

Examples

  • For diners who are new to Puerto Rican cuisine, Marrero likes to offer a chichaito shot — a blend of rum and anise — as a bit of a welcome.

  • As with other anise spirits, diluting with water causes the solids to fall out of suspension and gives the beverage a milky opalescence.

  • I’d describe fennel’s taste as lightly anise, vegetal and subtly sweet, the latter of which intensifies when it’s cooked.

  • Rather, I bottled the essence of my favorite moments there, like a blustery hike through pine forest followed by a mug of anise tea.

  • In contrast, Group D shows a set of ingredients such as chicken, chilli, chocolate, anise, and peanuts, each of which has a markedly different aroma profile from the rest.

  • At first, the taste is bright and mostly of fennel, then it slides into anise, and then fades away with a minty finish.

  • But the “yellow liquid” was actually a Ricard pastis, the anise-flavored aperitif, which is considerably stronger than wine.

  • Flavors of red plums, juniper, and star anise make it the perfect holiday party red to go with cheeses or chocolate truffles.

  • The potatoes, fennel, anise, and garlic perfectly complement the brininess of the seafood.

  • Another variation replaces the anise with candied fruits like oranges, pineapples, and figs.

  • An′iseed; Anisette′, a cordial or liqueur prepared from anise seed.

  • Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.

  • He accepts a glass of the grape juice and an anise-seed cake, for this plant is grown in Malta for export.

  • They had never heard of this use for oil of anise, and they were full of curiosity as to the outcome of the experiment.

  • The animal was apparently following the anise oil trail that Stacy had laid with such care.