Anis
a variety of anisette made especially in spain and latin america.
variant of before a vowel.
any of several black, tropical american cuckoos of the genus crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.
contemporary examples
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historical examples
the anise (pimpinella anisum) is largely cultivated in spain, where it is known as anis.
the bible in spain – vol. 2 [of 2] george borrow
anise (anis; pimpinella anīsum), an annual plant of the nat.
the new gresham encyclopedia. vol. 1 part 2 various
anis took up his position on the empty3013 earthen pot, and the grandma commenced a story to amuse the little children.
library of the world’s best literature, ancient and modern, vol. 7 various
it was called great friday, and on that day such as entered the sanctuary of anis received plenary indulgence.
the life of joan of arc, vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) anatole france
as for the handling of myself, i hard it anis weill devysit.
mary queen of scots 1542-1587 various
anis have bulky, short, very compressed beaks, surmounted by a slight and sharp crest.
reptiles and birds louis figuier
anis are fairly abundant in southern texas along the rio grande.
bird guide: land birds east of the rockies chester a. (chester albert) reed
for one night the monster devoured out of the village of anis six hens, a sheep, and a young orphan child called little elo.
penguin island anatole france
just now i was pursued in the village of anis by doughty labourers armed with flails and scythes and pitchforks.
penguin island anatole france
noun (pl) anis
any of several gregarious tropical american birds of the genus crotophaga: family cuculidae (cuckoos). they have a black plumage, long square-tipped tail, and heavily hooked bill
n.
black bird of the cuckoo family, 1829, from spanish or portuguese ani, from tupi.
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