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Anise
Holman Bible Dictionary
(an' ihsse) The KJV translation of the Greek term more properly translated as dill in Matthew 23:23 . The KJV translates the corresponding Hebrew word as fitches in Isaiah 28:25 ,Isaiah 28:25,28:27 (but see Fitches ). Dill is a leafy plant, resembling parsley. Dill was grown for its seeds, which were aromatic and used in cooking as a seasoning. See Spice.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Anise'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/a/anise.html. 1991.