Synonyms for Chinese Anise (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative):
star anise, Illicium verum
WordNet sense 2 (anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine):
star aniseed
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