Term: star anise: small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: radio spectrum: the entire spectrum of electromagnetic frequencies used for communications; includes frequencies used for radio and radar and television
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: bladder: a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: customs: money collected under a tariff
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: cat's cradle: a game played with string looped over the fingers
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: vacuum: an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: integumentary system: the skin and its appendages
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: apprehension: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: professional: a person engaged in one of the learned professions
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: winery: distillery where wine is made
Broader: anise tree: any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium | Unrelated: space helmet: a helmet worn by astronauts while in outer space