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n. - Seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture; Leaves used for seasoning; Aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads; Any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems.

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Usage examples (34)
  • I have tried telling her that she might want to call it "fennel", but to no avail.
  • The fennel is beyond every other vegetable, delicious.
  • Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the fennel is tender.
  • I don't think fennel is the most photogenic of vegetables, but your photo is beautiful.
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