Foeniculum dulce
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Definition
- Noun:
- A cultivated variety of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum), grown primarily for its edible, aromatic, and bulbous stem base, which is consumed as a vegetable. It is also known as Florence fennel or finocchio.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for one bulb of foeniculum dulce, thinly sliced.
- She grows foeniculum dulce in her garden for its sweet, anise-like flavor.
Advanced Usage
- Culinary Context: The term is used in botanical and culinary contexts to specify the vegetable variety of fennel, distinguishing it from the herb or seed varieties.
- The chef prefers the crisp texture of foeniculum dulce for his salads.
Variants and Related Words
- Florence fennel (n): A common name for the same plant.
- Finocchio (n): The Italian name for this vegetable, also used in English.
- Bulb fennel (n): A descriptive name highlighting the edible bulb.
Synonyms
- Florence fennel
- Finocchio
- Bulb fennel
Related Phrases
- Fennel bulb: A common culinary term referring to the harvested part of the plant.
- Thinly slice the fennel bulb for the salad.
Noun
- grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base