anethole
noun
an·e·thole
ˈan-ə-ˌthōl 
: an ether C10H12O obtained especially from the oils of anise and fennel in the form of soft shining scales and used in flavoring and in cosmetics
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“Anethole.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anethole. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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