fennel

/ˈfɛnl/

/ˈfɛnəl/

Other forms: fennels

Definitions of fennel

1. noun

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

   Foeniculum vulgare, common fennel

   strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed; leaves and seeds used for seasoning

   Florence fennel, Foeniculum dulce, Foeniculum vulgare dulce

   grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads
   synonyms: Florence fennel, finocchio

   type of:

   veg, vegetable, veggie

   edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
3. noun

   fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture
   type of:

   spice

   any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
4. noun

   leaves used for seasoning
   synonyms: common fennel

   type of:

   herb

   aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities