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Term: asafoetida

Noun:

Sense 1: Asafoetida refers to a strong-smelling gum resin obtained from the roots of several plants of the Ferula genus, commonly used as a spice in cooking.

Sample sentence: I added a pinch of asafoetida to enhance the flavor of the curry.

Noun:

Sense 2: Asafoetida can also refer to the plant itself, which belongs to the parsley family.

Sample sentence: The asafoetida plant is native to Afghanistan and Iran.

Noun:

Sense 3: Asafoetida is sometimes used as a folk medicine ingredient due to its potential health benefits.

Sample sentence: Asafoetida is known for its digestive properties.

Adjective:

Sense 1: When used as an adjective, asafoetida describes something that has a strong, pungent smell resembling the spice.

Sample sentence: The kitchen was filled with the asafoetida aroma.

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