Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun sweet_cicely

3 senses of sweet cicely

Sense 1
sweet cicely, Myrrhis odorata -- (European herb with soft ferny leaves and white flowers)
       => herb, herbaceous plant -- (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)

Sense 2
myrrh, gum myrrh, sweet cicely -- (aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume)
       => gum resin -- (a mixture of resin and gum)

Sense 3
sweet cicely -- (fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueurs)
       => herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)