What is "anisyl"

Anisyl \An"i*syl\, n. (Org. Chem.)

1. The univalent radical, CH3.O.C6H4-, of which anisol is the hydride.

2. The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CH2-; as, anisyl alcohol.

3. The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CO-, of anisic acid. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] ||

n. (context organic chemistry English) ''noun'' Any of three isomeric univalent radicals, ''o''-, ''m''-, or ''p''-methoxyphenyl, CH₃O-C₆H₄-, derived from anisole. ''adj.'' bearing one of these radicals.