Meaning of finochie | Babel Free

Definitions

Obsolete spelling of finocchio.

alt-of, no-plural, obsolete

Examples

“The Finochi, or Finochio of the Italians, and which, from a literal Termination generally put⟳ to Engliſh Words, I call⟳ Finochie, is a Kind of Fennel; which when tied up, and blanched a little, is one of the wholſomeſt Aromaticks that any Body can eat⟳, (but is withal a little two ſtrong for ſome Palates,) yet is in great Requeſt amongſt Valetudinarians, or thoſe who endeavour after Health and long Life. […]”

“Fennel is a good deal⟳ used, in continental Europe, in soups, fish-sauces, garnishes, and salads. It is also considerably used in England, but less with us. The Italians blanch and eat⟳ the stalks of one variety called Finochie, like⟳ celery.”

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