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Noun: Florence fennel  'flor-un(t)s 'fe-n(u)l or 'flór-un(t)s 'fe-n(u)l [N. Amer], 'fló-run(t)s 'fe-n(u)l [Brit]
  1. Grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base
    - Foeniculum dulce, Foeniculum vulgare dulce
     
  2. Aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads
    "Finocchio, also known as Florence fennel, has a mild anise flavour";
    - fennel, finocchio

Type of: fennel, veg [Brit, informal], vegetable, veggie [informal]

Encyclopedia: Florence fennel