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Foeniculum

noun
Foe·​nic·​u·​lum | \fēˈnikyələm\

Definition of Foeniculum 

: a small genus of Eurasian herbs (family Umbelliferae) with pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers — see fennel

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History and Etymology for Foeniculum

New Latin, from Latin foeniculum, faeniculum, feniculum fennel

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