\An"i*syl\, n. (Org. Chem.)
(a) The univalent radical, {CH3OC6H4}, of which anisol is the
    hydride.
(b) The univalent radical {CH3OC6H4CH2}; as, anisyl alcohol.
(c) The univalent radical {CH3OC6H4CO}, of anisic acid.