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1. anise
noun. ['ˈænəs'] native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery.
Etymology
- anis (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- anisum (Latin)
Rhymes with Star Anise
- mcmanus
- mcmannis
- mcmanis
- marianas
- johannes
- pianists
- yanis
- vanous
- vaness
- janice
- anas
How do you pronounce star anise?
Pronounce star anise as stɑr ˈænəs.
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Sentences with star-anise
1. Noun Phrase
* ½ ounce apple cider vinegar
apple cider vinegar
2. Noun Phrase
star anise and 2 tsp.
3. Noun Phrase
Whole cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves work well.
2. anise
noun. ['ˈænəs'] liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors.
Synonyms
Etymology
- anis (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- anisum (Latin)
3. star
noun. ['ˈstɑːr'] (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior.
Synonyms
- red dwarf star
- celestial body
- supergiant
- loadstar
- neutron star
- red dwarf
- lodestar
- fixed star
- double star
- binary
- binary star
- galaxy
- heavenly body
- multiple star
- variable
- variable star
- sun
- giant star
- extragalactic nebula
- supernova
- giant
- constellation
- white dwarf star
- white dwarf
- red giant
- red giant star
Antonyms
Etymology
- sterre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steorra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. star
noun. ['ˈstɑːr'] someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- sterre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steorra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. star
noun. ['ˈstɑːr'] any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- sterre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steorra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. star
verb. ['ˈstɑːr'] feature as the star.
Etymology
- sterre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steorra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. star
noun. ['ˈstɑːr'] an actor who plays a principal role.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sterre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steorra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. star
adjective. ['ˈstɑːr'] indicating the most important performer or role.
Antonyms
Etymology
- sterre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- steorra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))