fennel
/'fenl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A plant with aromatic seeds, leaves, and stems: Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. Its seeds are used as a spice, its feathery leaves as a herb, and its bulb-like stem base as a vegetable.
- The edible parts of this plant: The term can refer specifically to the seeds (used dried and ground), the fresh leaves (used like dill), or the crisp, anise-flavored bulb (eaten as a vegetable).
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds.
- She added fresh fennel fronds to the fish for garnish.
- We roasted fennel with olive oil and salt.
- Fennel is a key ingredient in many Italian sausages.
Advanced Usage
- "Florence fennel" (or "finocchio"): This term specifically refers to the variety grown for its edible, bulb-like stem base.
- Florence fennel has a crisp texture and a mild licorice flavor.
- "Wild fennel": Refers to the non-bulbing variety, often foraged for its seeds and pollen.
- Wild fennel pollen is a prized and expensive spice.
Variants and Related Words
- Fennel seed (n): The dried, aromatic seed of the fennel plant, used as a spice.
- Fennel seed is common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
- Fennel pollen (n): A rare, potent spice collected from wild fennel flowers.
- A pinch of fennel pollen elevates a simple pasta dish.
Synonyms
- Herb: (when referring to the leaves/fronds).
- Spice: (when referring to the seeds).
- Vegetable: (when referring to the bulb).
Related Phrases
- Fennel tea: An herbal infusion made from steeping crushed fennel seeds in hot water.
- She drinks fennel tea to aid digestion.
Noun
- fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture
- leaves used for seasoning
- aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads
- any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems