Fennel

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fennel

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FEN-ul  /ˈfɛn(ə)l/

Definition

A tall, feathery-leaved plant of the parsley family, native to the Mediterranean, with aromatic anise-flavoured seeds, leaves, and bulb used as a herb and vegetable.

Plain meaning

A Mediterranean plant with a distinctive anise or liquorice flavour — the bulb, fronds, and seeds are all eaten and used in cooking.

Register

Neutral. Standard in culinary, botanical, and horticultural contexts.