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sweet cicely

DEFINITIONS OF: sweet cicely

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n European herb with soft ferny leaves and white flowers

Synonyms:
Myrrhis odorata
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueurs

Type of:
herb
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

n aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume

Synonyms:
gum myrrh, myrrh
Type of:
gum resin
a mixture of resin and gum
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