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smyrnium

/ˈsmɜːr.ni.əm/

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noun

/ˈsmɜːr.ni.əm/C2formalculinary
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род цветковых растений семейства зонтичных, широко известных как смирния или александрийский сельдерей, часто используемых в качестве кулинарной травы или овоща.

A noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the carrot family, commonly known as Alexanders, often used as a culinary herb or vegetable.

proper noun

  1. AlexandersC2formal

    A biennial or perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Smyrnium, especially Smyrnium olusatrum, historically cultivated for its edible stems and leaves.

    ruСмирний

    • Smyrnium olusatrum, also known as Alexanders, was a common vegetable in medieval Europe.
    • The leaves of Smyrnium can be used in salads for a mild, celery-like flavor.
    • Foragers often seek out Smyrnium in coastal areas during spring.

    Synonymsalexanders