#spice
- Grocer — A historical and archaic name for a grocer; a merchant or owner of a colonial goods shop (grocery) who sold foodstuffs, spices, oils, sweets, and other daily consumer goods brought from the Orient or local production. The term reflects the economic structure of Romanian towns and fairs from the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as an indicator of old commercial guilds.
- Star anise — An exotic shrub native to East Asia (Illicium verum) or its star-shaped fruit, commonly known as star anise. Its dried fruits are highly aromatic, rich in essential oils, and widely used as a spice in international culinary arts, as well as a base ingredient in the pharmaceutical and perfumery industries.
- Star anise — An alternative name for badian or star anise (Illicium verum), specifically referring to the exotic plant or the dried vegetal product used for therapeutic purposes. Due to its high anethole content, it is used in phytotherapy as a digestive stimulant, carminative, and expectorant, while also being a valued aromatic ingredient in distilleries and confectionery.