fennel-laden
|fen-nel-la-den|
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/ˈfɛnəl ˌleɪdən/
filled with fennel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fennel-laden' originates from the combination of 'fennel,' a plant with feathery leaves, and 'laden,' meaning heavily loaded or filled.
Historical Evolution
The term 'laden' comes from Old English 'hladen,' meaning to load, and 'fennel' from Latin 'feniculum.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'laden' meant 'to load,' and 'fennel' referred to the plant. Together, they describe something filled with fennel.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
heavily filled or covered with fennel.
The dish was fennel-laden, giving it a distinct aroma.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 05:35