aniseed

• 指茴芹（八角）的种子，具有甘草般的香味，常用于烹饪调味、草药疗法以及某些利口酒的酿造。

A noun referring to the liquorice-flavored seeds of the anise plant, used in cooking, herbal medicine, and the production of certain liquors.

1. Liquorice-flavored seedsB1formalculinary

   The small, aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used for their sweet, liquorice-like flavor in cooking, baking, and beverages.

   八角籽

   • She added a pinch of aniseed to the biscuit dough for extra flavor.
   • Aniseed is a common ingredient in many herbal teas.
   • The traditional Italian biscotti are often flavored with aniseed.

   同义词aniseanise seed

2. Medicinal useB2formalmedical

   The seeds used in traditional medicine to aid digestion, relieve coughs, and soothe stomach discomfort.

   药用

   • Aniseed tea is often recommended for indigestion.
   • He chewed aniseed to freshen his breath and calm his stomach.
   • In some cultures, aniseed is used as a natural remedy for colic.

   同义词aniseanise seed

3. Flavoring in liquorsB2formalculinary

   The seeds used to impart a distinctive liquorice flavor to alcoholic beverages such as ouzo, pastis, and absinthe.

   茴香籽

   • Ouzo gets its characteristic taste from aniseed.
   • The distillery uses aniseed to create a unique herbal liqueur.
   • Aniseed is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean spirits.

   同义词aniseanise seed