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 fennelFoeniculum vulgarefen·nel F0078500 (fĕn′əl) n. 1. a. 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. b. The seeds or stalks of this plant. 2. A variety of fennel whose seeds are used as flavoring. Also called sweet fennel. 3. A variety of fennel whose bulbous, celerylike stalks are eaten as a vegetable. Also called finocchio, Florence fennel. 4. See giant fennel.
[Middle English fenel, from Old English fenol, from Latin fēnuculum, variant of faeniculum, diminutive of faenum, fēnum, hay; see dhē(i)- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] fennel (ˈfɛnəl) n1. (Plants) a strong-smelling yellow-flowered umbelliferous plant, Foeniculum vulgare, whose seeds and feathery leaves are used to season and flavour food. See also finocchio2. (Plants) another name for mayweed[Old English fenol, from Latin faeniculum fennel, diminutive of faenum hay]fen•nel (ˈfɛn l)
n. 1. a plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, having aromatic feathery leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers. 2. Also called fen′nel seed`. the aromatic aniselike fruit of this plant. 3. finochio. [before 900; Middle English fenel, Old English fenol « L fēniculum=faeni- (comb. form of faenum hay) + -culum -cle1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  fennel - any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stemsherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsFoeniculum, genus Foeniculum - very small genus of aromatic European herbs with pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowerscommon fennel, Foeniculum vulgare - strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed; leaves and seeds used for seasoningFlorence fennel, Foeniculum dulce, Foeniculum vulgare dulce - grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base | | 2. | fennel - aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in saladsfinocchio, Florence fennelveg, vegetable, veggie - edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plantFlorence fennel, Foeniculum dulce, Foeniculum vulgare dulce - grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base | | 3. | fennel - leaves used for seasoningcommon fennelherb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualitiescommon fennel, Foeniculum vulgare - strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed; leaves and seeds used for seasoning | | 4. | fennel - fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixturespice - any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food |
Translationsfennel
fennel, common name for several perennial herbs, genus Foeniculum vulgare of the family Umbelliferae (parsleyparsley,
Mediterranean aromatic herb (Petroselinum crispum or Apium petroselinum) of the carrot family, cultivated since the days of the Romans for its foliage, used in cookery as a seasoning and garnish.
..... Click the link for more information. family), related to dill. The strawlike foliage and the seeds are licorice-scented and are used (especially in Italian cooking) for flavoring. Sweet fennel, or finocchio, is a variety with a thick, bulb-based stalk eaten like celery. In literature and legend fennel is a symbol of flattery, a remedy for failing eyesight, and an aphrodisiac. Its inflorescence is a flat-topped umbel of yellow florets. Fennel-flower, a member of the buttercup family, also produces aromatic seeds. The dog fennels are members of the family Asteraceae (asteraster
[Gr.,=star], common name for the Asteraceae (Compositae), the aster family, in North America, name for plants of the genus Aster, sometimes called wild asters, and for a related plant more correctly called China aster (Callistephus chinensis
..... Click the link for more information. family). Fennel is classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta
, division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Apiales, family Umbelliferae.  fennel fennelA famous edible seasoning that calms the digestive and nervous system while activating digestive juices- great for anyone with gas, flatulence, indigestion, hard time digesting food, use plant seeds with strong aroma- like fennel seeds, anise seeds, dill seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds… aromatic seeds activate digestive fire. Fennel leaf tea lowers blood pressure without reducing heart rate. Seeds increase libido and milk production. Seeds also used as “licorice” because of the anise taste. Used for coughs and colic in children. Helps cancer patients rebuild digestive system after radiation and chemotherapy. Also used for kidneys, liver, spleen, lungs. Grows up to 7 feet tall (2.5m) Be careful not to confuse fennel with poison hemlock! Fennel has yellowish flowers and a licorice smell, while poison hemlock has white flowers, smells bad and has purple splotches on the stem. Yellow fennel flowers are eye candy with a subtle licorice flavor, much like the herb itself. Seeds can be easily stored and used in salads, soups, dressings. Fennel takes away appetite, so taking some before meals helps you eat less. Do not eat while pregnant.fennel[′fen·əl] (botany) Foeniculum vulgare. A tall perennial herb of the family Umbelliferae; a spice is derived from the fruit. fennel1. a strong-smelling yellow-flowered umbelliferous plant, Foeniculum vulgare, whose seeds and feathery leaves are used to season and flavour food 2. another name for mayweedfennel
Synonyms for fennelnoun any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stemsRelated Words- herb
- herbaceous plant
- Foeniculum
- genus Foeniculum
- common fennel
- Foeniculum vulgare
- Florence fennel
- Foeniculum dulce
- Foeniculum vulgare dulce
noun aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in saladsSynonymsRelated Words- veg
- vegetable
- veggie
- Florence fennel
- Foeniculum dulce
- Foeniculum vulgare dulce
noun leaves used for seasoningSynonymsRelated Words- herb
- common fennel
- Foeniculum vulgare
noun fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixtureRelated Words |