fennel meaning and definition

FENNEL noun

Definition of fennel (noun)

1. any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
2. aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads
   • synonyms: finocchio, Florence fennel
3. leaves used for seasoning
   • synonyms: common fennel
4. fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture