Note 1633 — BOOK XX. REMEDIES DERIVED FROM THE GARDEN PLANTS. (continued 2)

“Unconquerable,” from the Greek ἀ, “not,” and νικάω, “to conquer.” Fée thinks that the word is a diminutive of “anisum,” which, according to some persons, is a derivative from “anysun,” the Arabic name of the plant. Dioscorides gives the name “anicetum” to dill, and not to anise.