<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A Mediterranean plant, <em>Pimpinella anisum</em>, of the parsley family, having loose umbels of small yellowish-white flowers that yield aniseed.</li><li>Aniseed.</li><li>Starches, foods rich in natural starch.</li><li>Stiffness or formality, as of manner: He is so full of starch he can't relax.</li><li>Informal: Physical or mental energy; vigor.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Boldness, stamina, energy.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>