English-Finnish translations for star anise

• tähtianis

Definition of star anise

• 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

Related words

• star aniseed
• Chinese star anise
• Tanimbar Starling
• animal starch