1 badian | Definition of badian

badian

noun
ba·​di·​an | \ ˈbädēən, ˈbad-\
plural -s

Definition of badian

: the carminative fruit of the Chinese anise resembling true anise in flavor

First Known Use of badian

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for badian

French badiane, from Persian bādiān anise

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