What does Chinese anise mean?
• CHINESE ANISE (noun) The noun CHINESE ANISE has 2 senses: 1. small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative 2. anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine Familiarity information: CHINESE ANISE used as a noun is rare.