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fiddlehead fern

/ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd fɜːrn/

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/ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd fɜːrn/C1formalculinary
  • ruСвёрнутый съедобный побег молодого папоротника, особенно страусника, собираемый ранней весной и считающийся деликатесом в различных кухнях.

The curled, edible shoot of a young fern, particularly the ostrich fern, harvested in early spring and considered a delicacy in various cuisines.

  1. Edible young fern shootB2formal

    The curled, young shoot of a fern, harvested before it unfurls, often used as a vegetable in cooking.

    ruСъедобный молодой побег папоротника

    • Fiddlehead ferns are a seasonal delicacy in many regions.
    • She sautéed the fiddlehead ferns with garlic and butter.
    • The restaurant's menu features a salad with pickled fiddlehead ferns.