noun
Refers to the spice and the tree Illicium verum. Also known as 大茴香 (だいういきょう).
See also: 大茴香
中華料理では、唐樒をよく使う。
Star anise is often used in Chinese cuisine.
Synonym for star anise; less common in everyday use.
Common name for star anise, literally 'eight corners', referring to the shape of the fruit.
The kanji 唐 (とう, 'Tang/Chinese') and 樒 (しきみ, 'Japanese star anise') indicate a Chinese variety of star anise. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.