Synonyms of star anise

Noun

1. star anise, Chinese anise, Illicium verum, anise tree

usage: small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative

2. star anise, Illicium anisatum, anise tree

usage: small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant

3. Chinese anise, star anise, star aniseed, spice

usage: anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine