1.  chinese anise(n = noun.plant) illicium verum, star anise - small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative;
is a kind of anise tree
has parts: chinese anise, star anise, star aniseed
is a member of genus illicium, illicium

2.  chinese anise(n = noun.food) star anise, star aniseed - anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine;
is a kind of spice
is a part of chinese anise, illicium verum, star anise

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