noun
- A bulbous Mediterranean vegetable (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum) with a mild anise flavor, used in cooking.
Usage: Also called fennel bulb or Florence fennel.; The white or pale green bulb is the edible part.
Examples
- She sliced the finocchio thinly for the salad.
- Finocchio is a staple in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
- The finocchio has a subtle licorice-like taste.
- You can roast finocchio with olive oil and garlic.
- At the market, I picked up a fresh finocchio for dinner.