fennel-infused
|fen-nel-in-fused|
B2
/ˈfɛnəl ɪnˈfjuzd/
(infuse)
to fill with
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infuse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'infundere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'fundere' meant 'to pour.'
Historical Evolution
'infundere' transformed into the French word 'infuser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'infuse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pour into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to steep or soak in a liquid to extract flavor or healing properties.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
flavored or permeated with fennel.
The chef prepared a fennel-infused sauce for the fish.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 23:58