Fennel

Word FENNEL
Character 6
Hyphenation fen nel
Pronunciations /ˈfɛnəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Fennel"

What do we mean by fennel?

A Eurasian plant (Foeniculum vulgare) in the parsley family, having pinnate leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers grouped in umbels, cultivated for its aromatic seeds and edible stalks. noun

The seeds or stalks of this plant. noun

A variety of fennel whose seeds are used as flavoring. noun

A variety of fennel whose bulbous, celerylike stalks are eaten as a vegetable. noun

An aromatic umbelliferous plant, Fœniculum vulgare, a native of southern Europe and common in cultivation. noun

A name of certain plants of other genera. See below. noun

A perennial plant of the genus Fæniculum (Fæniculum vulgare), having very finely divided leaves. It is cultivated in gardens for the agreeable aromatic flavor of its seeds. noun

(Fæniculum dulce). It is a smaller and stouter plant than the common fennel, and is used as a pot herb. noun

(Anthemis Cotula), a foul-smelling European weed; -- called also mayweed. noun

An herb (Nigella) of the Buttercup family, having leaves finely divided, like those of the fennel. Nigella Damascena is common in gardens. Nigella sativa furnishes the fennel seed, used as a condiment, etc., in India. These seeds are the “fitches” mentioned in Isaiah (xxviii. 25). noun

The distilled water of fennel seed. It is stimulant and carminative. noun

(Ferula communis), has stems full of pith, which, it is said, were used to carry fire, first, by Prometheus. noun

A European plant (Peucedanum officinale) looking something like fennel. noun

A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family. noun

The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable. noun

The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking. noun

Aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads noun

Any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems noun

A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.

The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable.

The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

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The word "fennel" in example sentences

I have tried telling her that she might want to call it "fennel", but to no avail. ❋ Lindy (2005)

Cook, stirring frequently, until the fennel is golden brown and almost done. ❋ Aka TBTAM (2009)

Hmm. The plant that we would call fennel is called anisillo (at least here in Michoacán). ❋ Unknown (2009)

It makes sense the Spaniards would have brought in fennel as it is widely used around the mediterranean. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the fennel is tender. ❋ Aka TBTAM (2009)

There were vegetarian beggars purses filled with wild mushrooms, artichokes and tomato; bits of sausage and artichokes on skewers; bruschetta with goat cheese, tomato and basil; baby paninis or crostini and scooped out wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano filled with knobs of the cheese on one side and olives that had been marinated in fennel and lemon and orange peels on the other. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sauté the onions, fennel bulb, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in 1/4 cup olive oil until the fennel is tender, about 15 minutes. ❋ Laurie Constantino (2007)

Peter, at least on the island, fennel is a very commonly used herb and is grown in most kitchen gardens. ❋ Laurie Constantino (2007)

Maria V said ... fennel leaves have been used in crete since time immemorial - just think of marathopites, and the way they are made, and you will understand why fennel is considered an 'old' ingredient ❋ Laurie Constantino (2007)

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