Difference between Anise and Aniseed

What is the difference between Anise and Aniseed?

Anise as a noun is 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. has a licorice scent. while Aniseed as a noun is the seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

Anise

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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. Has a licorice scent.

Aniseed

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

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