fennel

noun

fen·nel ˈfe-nᵊl How to pronounce fennel (audio)

: a perennial Eurasian herb (Foeniculum vulgare) that has clusters of small yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and seeds and includes several cultivated forms: such as

: one (F. vulgare dulce) grown especially for its edible leaves and seeds that are used as a seasoning

: florence fennel

: the edible parts (such as the seeds and leaves) of fennel

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A perennial aromatic herb of the parsley family, fennel is native to southern Europe and Asia Minor and cultivated in the US, Britain, and temperate areas of Eurasia. The blanched shoots are eaten as a vegetable. The greenish brown to yellowish brown oblong-oval seeds smell and taste similar to anise. The seeds and extracted oil are used for scenting soaps and perfumes and for flavoring candies, liqueurs, medicines, and foods, particularly pastries, sweet pickles, and fish.

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Recent Examples on the Web The plan for this important coastal connector is to remove fire-risk invasives (acacia, fennel and those pesky yellow mustards) and replace them with drought-tolerant natives, like rattlepod, which Palos Verdes blue butterflies rely on to survive.

Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Salmon fillets cook on top of a vibrant blend of orange slices, fennel and red onion before frozen peas are added for the final few minutes in the oven.

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Another great roast chicken dinner, this features kale as more of a garnish, rounding out some roast fennel and tomatoes.

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 Menu highlights include: spaghettini, courgettes, burford brown with pecorino; linguini, clams, chilli and almond pangrattato; and grilled octopus, chickpeas, fennel and orange.

Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 16 July 2022 Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cumin, fennel and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper.

Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022 Bales prepared the prized backstraps using a family recipe that includes seasoned salt and fresh-ground fennel seeds.

Mead Gruver, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Mar. 2022 Pizzas are named after Minnesota icons: the Prince is topped with figs, Gorgonzola and prosciutto; the Kirby Puckett with goat cheese cream sauce and spicy fennel sausage.

Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020 Pull up for pies topped with fennel sausage and garlic cream, Wasik’s cheese and wild mushrooms, and pepperoni with red and green chile.

Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 See More

单词	fennel
释义	fennel noun fen·nel ˈfe-nᵊl 1 : a perennial Eurasian herb (Foeniculum vulgare) that has clusters of small yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and seeds and includes several cultivated forms: such as a : one (F. vulgare dulce) grown especially for its edible leaves and seeds that are used as a seasoning b : florence fennel 2 : the edible parts (such as the seeds and leaves) of fennel Did you know? A perennial aromatic herb of the parsley family, fennel is native to southern Europe and Asia Minor and cultivated in the US, Britain, and temperate areas of Eurasia. The blanched shoots are eaten as a vegetable. The greenish brown to yellowish brown oblong-oval seeds smell and taste similar to anise. The seeds and extracted oil are used for scenting soaps and perfumes and for flavoring candies, liqueurs, medicines, and foods, particularly pastries, sweet pickles, and fish. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The plan for this important coastal connector is to remove fire-risk invasives (acacia, fennel and those pesky yellow mustards) and replace them with drought-tolerant natives, like rattlepod, which Palos Verdes blue butterflies rely on to survive. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Salmon fillets cook on top of a vibrant blend of orange slices, fennel and red onion before frozen peas are added for the final few minutes in the oven. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Another great roast chicken dinner, this features kale as more of a garnish, rounding out some roast fennel and tomatoes. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 Menu highlights include: spaghettini, courgettes, burford brown with pecorino; linguini, clams, chilli and almond pangrattato; and grilled octopus, chickpeas, fennel and orange. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 16 July 2022 Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cumin, fennel and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022 Bales prepared the prized backstraps using a family recipe that includes seasoned salt and fresh-ground fennel seeds. Mead Gruver, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Mar. 2022 Pizzas are named after Minnesota icons: the Prince is topped with figs, Gorgonzola and prosciutto; the Kirby Puckett with goat cheese cream sauce and spicy fennel sausage. Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020 Pull up for pies topped with fennel sausage and garlic cream, Wasik’s cheese and wild mushrooms, and pepperoni with red and green chile. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English fenel, from Old English finugl, from Vulgar Latin fenuculum, from Latin feniculum* fennel, irregular diminutive of fenum hay First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing fennel dog fennel Florence fennel dog fennel Florence fennel Medical Definition fennel noun fen·nel ˈfen-ᵊl : a perennial European herb (Foeniculum vulgare) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) introduced into North America and cultivated for its aromatic seeds and its foliage
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fennel

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