fennel: Meaning and Definition of
fen•nel
Pronunciation: (fen'l), [key]
— n.
- a plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, having feathery leaves and umbels of small, yellow flowers.
- the aromatic fruits of this plant, used in cookery and medicine.
- any of various more or less similar plants, as Ferula communisa tall, ornamental plant.
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