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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particular aromatic compound found in anise. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anise camphor

Etymology

From Latin anethum (“dill, anise”) + -ol.

Related phrases

aromatic compound

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