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Fenchel

fennel

noun FEN-khel Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Old High German fenahhal, ultimately from Latin faeniculum

Usage Note

Fenchel refers both to the bulb vegetable and to fennel seeds used as a spice. It is masculine: der Fenchel. The fronds (Fenchelgrün) are used as an herb. Common in fish dishes and as a digestive tea.

Examples

"Der Fenchel wird in Streifen geschnitten und mit Orangensaft geschmort."

Natural Translation

The fennel is cut into strips and braised with orange juice.

Literal Translation

The fennel is cut into strips and braised with orange juice.

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