English dictionary

fennel

/'f/E/n/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems

noun.plant

Source: WordNet 3.0
aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads

noun.food

Synonyms finocchio florence fennel

Source: WordNet 3.0
leaves used for seasoning

noun.food

Synonyms common fennel

Source: WordNet 3.0
fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture

noun.food

Source: WordNet 3.0
A perennial plant of the genus <i>Fæniculum</i> (<i>F. vulgare</i>), having very finely divided leaves. It is cultivated in gardens for the agreeable aromatic flavor of its seeds.

noun

Source: webster1913