1. a plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used as an herb and vegetable
2. the seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice

Examples

• She planted fennel in her herb garden.
• The recipe calls for fresh fennel bulbs.
• Fennel seeds add a licorice-like flavor to the dish.
• Wild fennel grows along the Mediterranean coast.
• The chef garnished the fish with fennel fronds.
• Ground fennel is common in Italian sausage.
• The fennel’s white bulb can be eaten raw or cooked.