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Aniseed

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it.

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Flavoring 76% connected

of Flavor

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Seasoner 76% connected

One who, or that which, seasons, or gives a relish; a seasoning.

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Seasoning 76% connected

of Season

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Containing substance 3

Absinth 70% connected

Alt. of Absinthe

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Absinthe 70% connected

The plant absinthium or common wormwood.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Anisette 70% connected

A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds.

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Containing whole 1

Anise 70% connected

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

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Synonym 1

Anise 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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