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the spice that fooled everyone into thinking it was licorice's twin.
means A flowering plant whose seeds carry a sweet, licorice-like flavor used in cooking, baking, and liqueurs.
from From Latin 'anisum,' borrowed from Greek 'anison' (or 'annēson'), the name the ancient Mediterranean used for this fragrant seed. The Greeks and Romans confusingly applied similar names to both anise and dill, so the word arrived in English already a bit muddled about which seed it meant. It came into Middle English through Old French 'anis.'
- botanical liar
- Unrelated to star anise despite identical flavor
- absinthe soul
- Gives the green fairy her signature kick
- ancient bribe
- Romans paid taxes with its prized seeds
- cloudy trick
- Turns milky-white when mixed with water, called the ouzo effect
for instance
pernod — french anise-flavored spirit, 90% of french anise liqueur market
ouzo — greek anise spirit, protected designation of origin since 1989
sambuca — italian anise liqueur, typically 42% abv and served with coffee beans