finocchio
noun
fi·noc·chio fi-ˈnō-kē-ˌō 
: florence fennel
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Also known as Florence fennel, finocchio, or sweet anise, this member of the parsley family has a bulbous base, celery-like stalks, and feathery fronds (leaves) resembling dill weed. 
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2020
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2020 Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Vulgar Latin *fenuculum — more at fennel
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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