Definition of badian in English:
badian
(also badiane)
noun ˈbɑːdɪənˌbadɪˈɑːnˈbadɪən
historical Star anise, the fruit of the Chinese tree Illicium verum (family Illiaceae), or a preparation made from it.
Origin
Late 17th century. From French badiane, †badian, apparently from Persian bādyān fennel, anise, of uncertain origin.