star anise
nounDefinition of star anise
: the small brown star-shaped pungent fruit of a Chinese and Vietnamese tree (Illicium verum) that has a flavor similar to but stronger than anise and is dried and used whole or ground as a spice especially in Chinese cooking
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Pour over the large ice cube and top with a generous splash of tonic water. Garnish with a cocktail pick of cherries or a star anise pod. — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 23 Aug. 2019 In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, ¼ cup of the orange juice, and the cinnamon or star anise. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Say farewell to summer with easy Italian grilled chicken and a bold dessert," 20 Aug. 2019 Pour over the large ice cube and top with a generous splash of tonic water. Garnish with a cocktail pick of cherries or a star anise pod. — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 23 Aug. 2019 Pour over the large ice cube and top with a generous splash of tonic water. Garnish with a cocktail pick of cherries or a star anise pod. — M. Carrie Allan, Twin Cities, "No alcohol, no problem: How to make complex, balanced zero-proof cocktails," 19 Aug. 2019 Démodé Bourbon is infused with orange and star anise, served on the rocks with muddled mint, cane sugar and a spritz of seltzer. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: Opening Day tops this week’s events," 11 July 2019 Pie cherries, dried rose petals and star anise mingle in the nose while flavors of tart red fruit and lightly seasoned cedar planks surf a wave of acidity. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Columbia Gorge wineries release Eagle Creek Fire pinot noirs to raise funds for restoring hiking trails," 11 July 2019 The chicken Kashmiri held the wonders of a sauce made with shredded coconut, ground sesame, and fennel seeds, star anise, and javitri or mace. — BostonGlobe.com, "Where to eat in Greater Boston," 20 June 2019 Add the star anise, bay leaves and lanxangia tsaoko, if using, and heat to 250 degrees. — Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, "Make your own Sichuan chili oil with tips from an SF Chinatown chef," 22 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'star anise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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