Chinese anise

n.
An evergreen tree (Illicium anisatum), native to Japan and Korea and having aromatic leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
  Synonyms: star anise, Illicium verum

Meaning #2: anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Oriental cooking and medicine
  Synonyms: star anise, star aniseed

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