fennel

/ˈfɛnəl/noun
High School
1

A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.

2

The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable.

3

The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

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