Anethol

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Anethol \An"e*thol\, n. [L. anethum (see {Anise}) + -ol.]
     (Chem.)
     A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel,
     etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also
     {anise camphor}. --Watts.
     [1913 Webster]