anise camphor

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anise camphor - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Anethol \An"e*thol\, n. [L. anethum (see Anise) + -ol.]
     (Chem.)
     A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel,
     etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also
     anise camphor. --Watts.
     [1913 Webster]