noun
fennel
FEN-ul/ˈfenl/
A licorice-flavored plant used as a vegetable or seasoning.
The fresh fennel has a pale bulb, green stalks, and feathery fronds.
Etymology
The Latin formation means “little hay.” Fennel was apparently named for the hay-like appearance of its feathery green leaves and its sweet odor.
In context
I like to make a tea with lemongrass mint fennel and chamomile after eating my dinners
More examples
- Roast the fennel with olive oil until tender.
- She adds crushed fennel seeds to the sausage mixture.
- The feathery fennel leaves make a delicate garnish.
Forms
fennel · fennels
Similar words
- anise
- Has a similar licorice flavor but is used chiefly for seeds.