fennel

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fen·nel

noun \ˈfe-nəl\

Definition of FENNEL

: a perennial European herb (Foeniculum vulgare) of the carrot family having two cultivated forms: a : the commonly cultivated form (F. vulgare dulce) having aromatic leaves and seeds b : Florence fennel

Origin of FENNEL

Middle English fenel, from Old English finugl, from Vulgar Latin *fenuculum, from Latin feniculum fennel, irregular diminutive of fenum hay
First Known Use: before 12th century

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