*anisyl*

n. (Org. Chem.) (a) The univalent radical, CH3.O.C6H4-, of which anisol is the hydride. (b) The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CH2-; as, anisyl alcohol. (c) The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CO-, of anisic acid. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]