First Known Use: before 12th century
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fennel
noun fen·nel \ˈfe-nəl\
: a garden plant that is grown for its seeds, stems, and leaves
Full 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
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Origin of FENNEL
Middle English fenel, from Old English finugl, from Vulgar Latin *fenuculum, from Latin feniculum fennel, irregular diminutive of fenum hay
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fennel
noun fen·nel \ˈfen-əl\
Medical Definition of FENNEL
: a perennial European herb (Foeniculum vulgare) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) introduced into North America and cultivated for its aromatic seeds and its foliage
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