Sweet Cicely (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueurs.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Meaning 2
European herb with soft ferny leaves and white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The air was thick with the scent of sweet cicely as the monks burned it as incense in the monastery chapel.
- The perfume maker carefully blended the sweet cicely with other aromatics to create a unique fragrance.
- In ancient times, sweet cicely was highly prized for its sweet, woody aroma and was often used in incense blends.
- The sweet cicely resin was carefully harvested from the tree and dried to preserve its aromatic properties.
- As the incense stick smoldered, the sweet cicely released its fragrance, filling the room with a warm, comforting scent.