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anethum

 

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Noun anethum has 1 sense
  1. Anethum, genus Anethum - dill
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of
     Umbelliferae, family Umbelliferae, Apiaceae, family Apiaceae, carrot family

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Anethum

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A plant of the parsley family, native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated for its aromatic leaves and seeds.

Example Sentence: The anethum plant grows in abundance in my herb garden.

Sense 2: The dried leaves or seeds of the anethum plant used as a culinary herb to flavor various dishes and pickles.

Example Sentence: I sprinkled some crushed anethum seeds on top of the salad for added flavor.

Sense 3: Anethum also has medicinal properties and is used in herbal remedies to aid digestion.

Example Sentence: Drinking anethum tea after a heavy meal can help relieve indigestion.

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