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Discover LudwigThe phrase "star anise" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It refers to a specific type of spice that is often used in Asian cuisine. It is also sometimes used as a metaphor or symbol for something exotic or unique. Example sentence: The chef sprinkled some crushed star anise over the dish to give it a hint of licorice flavor.
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star anise
noun
A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.
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Get the star anise instead.
Ah, star anise.
Drop in the star anise.
It is one section of a star anise pod, not one star anise.
Or random star anise in surprise places.
Retrieve and discard the star anise.
Add riesling, cinnamon, star anise and cherries.
Drain and discard the star anise.
"Sugar and cinnamon, onion, ginger, salt, star anise, cardamom.
Add the lemongrass, ginger, mushrooms, cardamom, star anise and coriander.
Add the cinnamon stick and the star anise.
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