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anise-scented

anise-scented

7.1
Smelling like anise, a sweet spice like licorice
  • adjective
  • /ˈænɪsˌsɛntɪd/
translation icon : aroma de anís
  • The chef added anise-scented spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Examples

  • The cookies were anise-scented and delicious.

  • She wore an anise-scented perfume that lingered in the room long after she left.

  • A waft of anise-scented steam rose from the teapot, filling the kitchen with its aroma.

  • The cake had an anise-scented glaze that reminded me of childhood holidays.

  • I love the anise-scented candles from the local shop.

  • She enjoyed a warm cup of anise-scented tea on a cold evening.

  • The bakery's anise-scented cookies were a hit during the holiday season.

Surface Forms

anise-scented positive

Morphology

anise-scented = anise + scented (transparent) = anise + scent + ed

The compound is a straightforward noun + adjective combination meaning 'having the smell of anise', which is directly inferable from its parts.

Etymology

Anise-scented comes from anise, a small plant with a sweet smell like licorice, and the plant's name came into English from old Greek and Latin words such as anison. So, anise-scented means 'having the smell of anise'.