anisette
/,æni'zet/
Definition
- Noun:
- A sweet, usually colorless liqueur flavored with aniseed: Anisette is a type of alcoholic beverage characterized by its strong licorice-like flavor derived from aniseed. It is typically sweet and clear, though some versions may have a slight color.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After dinner, they served a small glass of anisette.
- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of anisette to enhance the flavor of the pastry.
- She prefers anisette over other liqueurs because of its distinctive licorice taste.
Advanced Usage
- "To be served as a digestif": Anisette is traditionally consumed as a digestif, a drink served after a meal to aid digestion.
- In many Mediterranean countries, anisette is a popular digestif.
Variants and Related Words
- Anise (n): The plant (Pimpinella anisum) whose seeds (aniseed) are used to flavor anisette and other products.
- Aniseed (n): The seed of the anise plant, which is the source of the characteristic flavor.
- Pastis (n): A similar anise-flavored spirit from France, typically cloudy when mixed with water.
- Ouzo (n): A Greek anise-flavored aperitif.
- Sambuca (n): An Italian anise-flavored liqueur, often served with coffee beans.
Synonyms
- Anise liqueur: A general term for liqueurs flavored with aniseed.
- Licorice liqueur: A descriptive synonym highlighting the primary flavor note.
Related Phrases
- "A nip of anisette": A small serving of the liqueur.
- He finished the meal with a nip of anisette.
Noun
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liquorice-flavored usually colorless sweet liqueur made from aniseed
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