ā​wèi

asafoetida

  • created reference approved 阿魏 → 中药/中藥 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    阿魏 ā​wèi

    中药 / 中藥 zhōng​yào

    see

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  • created sense approved 阿魏 · ā​wèi · asafoetida — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    阿魏

    ā​wèi

    asafoetida

    The dried resin obtained from the roots of several species of Ferula, used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with digestion and coughing; known for its strong, pungent smell.

    ē​wèi

    阿 (phonetic) 魏 (phonetic)

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  • created sense approved 阿魏 · ā​wèi · giant fennel — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    阿魏

    ā​wèi

    giant fennel

    Any of several species of large perennial herbs in the genus Ferula, native to Iran and northern India, having yellow flowers and feathery leaves; the source of asafoetida resin

    ē​wèi

    阿 (phonetic) 魏 (phonetic)

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