Anise vs. Sambuca

Anisenoun

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

Anisenoun

(US) Fennel

Anisenoun

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.

Anisenoun

The fruit or seeds of this plant.

Anisenoun

native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery

Anisenoun

liquorice-flavored seeds or oil used in cookies or cakes or pickles

Anisenoun

a Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, cultivated for its aromatic seeds which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Anisenoun

an Asian or American tree or shrub that bears fruit with an odour similar to that of aniseed.

Anise

Anise (; Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia.The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices, such as star anise, fennel, and liquorice. It is widely cultivated and used to flavor food, candy, and alcoholic drinks, especially around the Mediterranean.

Sambucanoun

An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).

Sambucanoun

(musici) An ancient form of triangular harp having a very sharp, shrill tone.

Sambucanoun

an Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice

Sambucanoun

an Italian aniseed-flavoured liqueur

Sambuca

Sambuca (Italian pronunciation: [samˈbuːka]) is an Italian anise-flavoured, usually colourless, liqueur. Its most common variety is often referred to as white sambuca to differentiate it from other varieties that are deep blue in colour (black sambuca) or bright red (red sambuca).