• (n.) A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor.
An'e·thol noun [ Latin aneth um (see Anise ) + -ol .] (Chemistry) A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor . Watts.