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Avise vs Anise - What's the difference?

avise | anise |

As verbs the difference between avise and anise

is that avise is while anise is .

avise

English

Verb

(avis)
  • * Spenser
    • Now therefore, if thou wilt enriched be, / Avise thee well, and change thy willful mood.
    (Shakespeare)
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    anise

    English

    (wikipedia anise)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An umbelliferous plant () growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
  • (US)

    • Usage notes

    * Although fennel is widely referred to as anise (even in books and articles), such usage is considered incorrect by many.

    Derived terms

    () * anise hyssop * anise seed * aniseed * anisette * anisole * Chinese anise * star anise

    See also

    * five-spice powder * mastika * ouzo * raki

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