Definition

1. 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

1. grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base