fennel
noun/ˈfɛnəl/
Frequency rank: #13,561 most common English word
Meaning
a tall herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used in cooking for its mild anise-like flavor.
Example sentence
She added chopped fennel to the salad to give it a light licorice flavor.
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