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Definition: ANETHOL

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Anethol" is a common misspelling or typo for: anethole.

Date "Anethol" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Anethol \An"e*thol\, noun. [Latin expression anethum (see Anise) -ol.]. (references)

Definition: ANETHOL

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "ANETHOL" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Anethol \An"e*thol\, noun. [Latin expression anethum (see Anise) -ol.]. (references)