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“Fennel” or “Phenyl”

fennel / phenyl are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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fennel f·EH·n·ah·l

  • nounany of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems.
  • nounaromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads.
  • nounleaves used for seasoning.
  • nounfennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture.

phenyl

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“fennel”

  • …spices, such as star anise, fennel, and liquorice.
  • Fennel

“phenyl”

  • …chlorine (Cl−) atoms on the phenyl ring are necessary for lofexidine's…
  • The 2,5-cyclohexene ring becomes a phenyl ring, and L-phenylalanine is formed.
  • Consisting of a phenyl group attached to an amino…
  • …carbon disulfide, it gives sulfocarbanilide (diphenylthiourea) (CS(NHC6H5)2), which may be decomposed…
  • …imidazoline ring and a 2,6-dichlorinated phenyl ring.
  • …aniline are known where the phenyl group is further substituted.

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