Definition for FEN'NEL

FEN'NEL, n. [Sax. fenol; G. fenchel; D. venkel; Sw. fenkål; Dan. fennikel; W. fenigyl; Fr. fenouil; Sp. hinojo; It. finocchio; Ir. feneul; L. fœniculum, from fœnum, hay.]

A fragrant plant of the genus Fœniculum, cultivated in gardens.

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