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anise tree vs star anise

star anise vs anise tree

anise tree and star anise both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
anise tree Yes No No No
star anise Yes No No No
As nouns, star anise is a hyponym of anise tree; that is, star anise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than anise tree:
  • anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium
  • star anise: small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
anise tree (noun) star anise (noun)
any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
Difference between anise tree and star anise

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