'Chinese anise' definitions:
Definition of 'Chinese anise'
(from WordNet)
noun
Small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star- shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative [syn: star anise, Chinese anise, Illicium verum]
noun
Anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine [syn: Chinese anise, star anise, star aniseed]