(n.) A genus of Asiatic and American magnoliaceous trees, having star-shaped fruit; star anise. The fruit of Illicium anisatum is used as a spice in India, and its oil is largely used in Europe for flavoring cordials, being almost identical with true oil of anise.
ILLICIUM
Meaning of ILLICIUM in English
Webster's English dictionary. Английский словарь Webster. 2012