Anisyl \An"i*syl\, 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.]