Noun: finocchio
| Singular | finocchio |
| Plural | finocchi; finocchios |
Sample Sentences
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Finocchios are shoots of the fennel, an odoriferous plant of the Umbelliferae family. [1974, Ali-Bab (author) and Elizabeth Benson (translator), Encyclopedia of Practical Gastronomy, page 41]
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For the first time, finocchio, or Florence fennel, has performed for me as it should and has swollen out into bulbous protrusions at the base of its leaf stalks. [1981, Country Life, volume 170, page 1,057:]
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The strong anise odor of finocchio repels many insects from other vegetables. [1983, Theodore James, The Gourmet Garden, page 44:]
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Also called Florence fennel, finocchio has long been a popular vegetable in Europe but has somehow fallen out of circulation from most American gardens. [1994, B. Rosie Lerner, Beverly S. Netzhammer, Possum in the Pawpaw Tree: A Seasonal Guide to Midwestern Gardening, page 43:]
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On many, a cold freezing night, of temperatures hovering near zero, the finocchios tease and try to encourage Tedesco to join in their warm body orgies. [2008, Edward Anthony Gibbons, A Cultural Affair, page 6:]
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Not to mention, he and Julie were finocchios; but at least Larry was a smart finocchio. [2009, Paul MacKenzie, Redemption Comes to Brooklyn, page 172:]
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“Don’ stand next to any finocchios who might try’n grab your best friend,” Vin cracked. Richie roared as Tony made his way to the men’s room. [2010, Suzanne Corso, Brooklyn Story, page 182:]
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Salvatore Maranzano: Rumour is you two are a pair of finocchi. [2011 August 19, Jane Espenson, Torchwood: Miracle Day, episode 7: “Immortal Sins”, 23:51–23:57]
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian finocchio (“fennel; (derogatory) male homosexual”). Doublet of fennel and finook. See: Italian Nouns '
finocchio'.