ANIMUS
An"i*mus, n.; pl. Animi. Etym: [L., mind.]
Defn: Animating spirit; intention; temper. nimus furandi Etym: [L.]
(Law), intention of stealing.
ANION
An"i*on, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)
Defn: An electro-negative element, or the element which, in electro- chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; — opposed to cation. Faraday.
ANISE
An"ise, n. Etym: [OE. anys, F. anis, L. anisum, anethum, fr. Gr.
1. (Bot.)
Defn: An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.
2. The fruit or seeds of this plant.
ANISEED
An"i*seed, n.
Defn: The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it. "Oil of aniseed." Brande & C.