English noun: sweet cicely | |||
1. | sweet cicely (plant) European herb with soft ferny leaves and white flowers | ||
Synonyms | Myrrhis odorata | ||
Broader (hypernym) | herb, herbaceous plant | ||
Part holonym | sweet cicely | ||
Member meronym | genus Myrrhis, Myrrhis | ||
2. | sweet cicely (plant) aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume | ||
Synonyms | gum myrrh, myrrh | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gum resin | ||
Substance meronym | Commiphora myrrha, myrrh tree | ||
3. | sweet cicely (food) fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueurs | ||
Broader (hypernym) | herb | ||
Part meronym | Myrrhis odorata, sweet cicely | ||