A liqueur or alcoholic drink flavored with aniseed, popular in Mediterranean countries and known for its licorice-like taste.
From French 'anis,' derived from Latin 'anisum,' which came from Greek 'anison,' ultimately from a Semitic source. The drink became popular in southern France and Spain, especially as an aperitif.
Anis is a drink that tricks your taste buds—the same compound (anethole) that makes it taste like licorice is also found in aniseed, fennel, and even some spices that smell nothing alike!
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