Aniselike

/ˈænɪslaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling anise in taste, smell, appearance, or flavor characteristics, especially having the distinctive licorice-like aroma or flavor.

Etymology

From 'anise' + '-like' (resembling). A descriptive compound term used in cooking, chemistry, and botany to compare substances to anise without claiming they are actually anise.

Kelly Says

Aniselike is the word for that moment when you're eating something and think 'this tastes weird but familiar'—because several completely different plants have similar-smelling molecules!

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