fennel
noun
fen·nel
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Definition of fennel
1
: a perennial Eurasian herb (Foeniculum vulgare) that has clusters of small yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and seeds and includes several cultivated forms: such as
a
: one (F. vulgare dulce) grown especially for its edible leaves and seeds that are used as a seasoning
b
: florence fennel
2
: the edible parts (such as the seeds and leaves) of fennel
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Spice Rub: Combine 4 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground coriander and 1 tablespoon ground fennel seed. — Dallas News, "Sous vide school: 3 top Dallas chefs teach us how to cook chicken, steak and even octopus," 20 Aug. 2019 Pies to try include the charred pepperoni, which has a lively but not overbearing spice presence, and the Pugliese with fennel sausage, rapini and pecorino. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Two pizzerias making a splash along the Chicago River — one with Phil Vettel’s favorite pizza crust in town," 15 Aug. 2019 Add the ginger, kombu, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and saffron. — Los Angeles Times, "Charred Onion Broth," 24 July 2019 After all, there were glistening balls of burrata with white peaches and mounds of freshly made cavatelli with fennel sausage to fawn over. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, "Currently Obsessed With: The Spicy Fusilli at Jon & Vinny's in L.A.," 11 July 2019 Slice steak and serve with farro salad, topped with fennel fronds if desired. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Steak with Grilled Green Beans, Fennel & Farro," 9 Aug. 2019 Garnish with butternut squash, fennel fronds, fresh basil, mint, and cilantro. — CBS News, "The Dish: Chef Nina Compton shares her signature recipes," 3 Aug. 2019 Strong, a very extra chef indeed, tucks it in a shaggy blanket of bronze fennel fronds, torn mint, parsley and carrot leaves. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "The Mission’s Prairie switches gears, but is it better?," 3 July 2019 Crème fraîche, fennel, and mint countered with cool touches. — Fortune, "Review: Patience Is a Virtue Well-Rewarded at this New Orleans Hotel Bar," 14 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fennel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fennel
fennel
noun
fen·nel
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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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