fennel

Meanings

• noun

  A herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, belonging to the carrot family. It is native to the Mediterranean and is used as a seasoning and in traditional medicine.

  - "Fennel is often used in Italian cuisine."
  - "The seeds of the fennel plant are used as a spice."
  - "Fennel tea is known for its digestive properties."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fennel
kelp , help , melt

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Variants

List of all variants of fennel that leads to same result
fennel , fennels , dog fennel , dog fennels , Florence fennel , finocchio

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'fennel' comes from the Old English word 'fenel', which means 'hay-like'. The plant was named for its feathery leaves.

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Trivia

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1. Fennel is a member of the carrot family.

2. The ancient Greeks used fennel as a perfume.

3. Fennel is native to the Mediterranean region.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anise: Fennel and anise have similar flavors and are often used interchangeably in cooking.

2. Dill: Both fennel and dill are herbs commonly used in Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisine.

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Culture

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Fennel has been used for various purposes throughout history. In ancient Greece, it was used as a perfume and aphrodisiac. In medieval Europe, it was used as a cure for snake bites and to ward off evil spirits. Today, it is commonly used as a flavoring in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

How to Memorize "fennel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feathery leaves and yellow flowers of the fennel plant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell and taste of fennel with Italian cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Fennel' starts with the letter 'F' and is often used in 'Food'.

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