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Definition of Badian

1. n. An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise.

Medical Definition of Badian

1. An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise. Origin: F.badiane, fr. Per. Badian anise. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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