fennel
pronunciation
How to pronounce fennel in British English:
UK [ˈfenl]
How to pronounce fennel in American English:
US [ˈfɛnəl]
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- Noun:
- any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
- aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads
- leaves used for seasoning
Word Origin
- fennel (n.)
- Old English fenol, finul, finol "fennel," perhaps via (or influenced by) Old French fenoil (13c.) or directly from Vulgar Latin *fenuculum, from Latin feniculum/faeniculum, diminutive of fenum/faenum "hay," probably literally "produce" (see fecund). Apparently so called from its hay-like appearance and sweet odor.
Example
- 1. Toss fennel and greens with dressing . Enjoy !
- 2. Slow roasted salmon with fennel orange salsa
- 3. Mckeith suggests adding parsley and fennel to the millet for an extra kick .
- 4. Toss arugula with fennel , add grapefruit and avocado , and gently toss .
- 5. The surprise came when the fennel was present but sealed away : those seeds sprouted fastest of all .