The Collaborative International Dictionary
Badian \Ba"di*an\, n. [F. badiane, fr. Per. b[=a]di[=a]n anise.] (Bot.) An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family ( Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise.
Wiktionary
n. (taxlink Illicium verum species noshow=1), an evergreen Chinese shrub of the magnolia family, with aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise.
Wikipedia
Badian may refer to:
- Badian, Cebu, Philippines
- Ernst Badian (1925–2011), Austrian classical scholar
- Elyakim Badian (1923–2000), Israeli politician
- Maya Badian (born 1945), Romanian-born Canadian composer, musicologist, and professor
- Badian, a spice from Illicium verum tree
Usage examples of "badian".
Death of Captain Savage —His funeral —Specimen of true Barbadian born —"Sucking the monkey" —Effects of a hurricane.
The free Barbadians are, most of them, very rich, and hold up their heads as they walk with an air quite ridiculous.
At this moment stepped forth the premier violin, master of the ceremonies and ballet-master, Massa Johnson, really a very smart man, who gave lessons in dancing to all the "'Badian ladies.
I hope no 'fence present company, but um sorry to say English come here too jealous of 'Badians.
Gentlemen and lady —Barbadian born ab only one fault —he really too brave.
Apollo ground his teeth so as to be heard at the furthest end of the room,) —therefore, gentlemen, with your permission, I will propose the health of the ''Badian Ladies.