noun

Cicely

SIH-suh-lee

Cicely (noun) means Sweet cicely, a fragrant herb with feathery leaves and an aniseed flavor, used in cooking. Example: “She added a sprig of sweet cicely to soften the tartness of the stewed rhubarb.”

noun

Sweet cicely, a fragrant herb with feathery leaves and an aniseed flavor, used in cooking.

"She added a sprig of sweet cicely to soften the tartness of the stewed rhubarb."

How to use Cicely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn herb with an anise-like taste; also a traditional female given name.

Word forms

cicelies plural

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Etymology

From Latin "seselis," ultimately from Ancient Greek "séselis," the name for a related plant.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Cicely

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cicely” mean?

The word “Cicely” means sweet cicely, a fragrant herb with feathery leaves and an aniseed flavor, used in cooking. In plain terms, an herb with an anise-like taste; also a traditional female given name.

How do you pronounce “Cicely”?

“Cicely” is pronounced SIH-suh-lee (/ˈsɪsəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cicely” in a sentence?

Here is “Cicely” used in a sentence: “She added a sprig of sweet cicely to soften the tartness of the stewed rhubarb.”

What part of speech is “Cicely”?

“Cicely” is a noun.

Where does the word “Cicely” come from?

The word “Cicely” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin "seselis," ultimately from Ancient Greek "séselis," the name for a related plant.

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