Definitions

1. noun

a colorless or slightly yellowish oily liquid used in perfumery, obtained from the oil of the star anise tree or synthesized.

“The fragrance in the perfume contained a mixture of oils, including anisil, to give it its unique scent.”

2. chemistry

a chemical compound, anethole, with the formula C10H12O.

“The anisil molecule is a key component in the synthesis of various perfumes and fragrances.”