fennel
(fenəl )
uncountable noun
Fennel is a plant with a crisp rounded base and feathery leaves. It can be eaten as a vegetable or the leaves can be used as a herb.
Squeeze half the lemon over the fennel.
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Collocations:
fennel fronds fennel seed
Top with the flaked mackerel, croutons and any reserved fennel fronds.
The Sun
Scatter any fennel fronds over the top, plus a few extra basil leaves.
Times, Sunday Times
Top with the lemony fennel salad and scatter over the reserved fennel fronds, then tuck in.
Times, Sunday Times
Stir in most of the remaining parsley, keeping a little back to garnish, together with the fennel fronds.
Times, Sunday Times
Stir in chopped dill and fennel fronds just before serving with bacon.
Times, Sunday Times
Or try roasting carrots with cumin, fennel seed, chopped garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.
Times, Sunday Times
A fennel seed will blow off its tall stem, hit a neighbouring shrub and germinate there among its stems, in the vilest, rootiest conditions.
Times, Sunday Times
We've had a lovely summer together, eaten some great meals - and have both become obsessed with fennel seed.
Times, Sunday Times
Sprinkle over some fennel seed and a small amount of crushed chillies.
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Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and fennel seed.
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Translations:
Chinese: 茴香
Japanese: フェンネル