The botanical genus name for fennel, an aromatic herb plant used in cooking and medicine.
From Latin 'foeniculum' (fennel), possibly derived from 'faenium' (hay) due to the plant's hay-like appearance, or from a Latin word meaning fragrant.
Foeniculum vulgare has been used since ancient Egypt—Cleopatra supposedly used fennel oil for beauty, and Roman soldiers ate fennel seeds thinking they'd suppress hunger and increase strength.
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