silphium

[US]/ˈsɪlfiəm/
[UK]/ˈsɪlfiəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A North African plant, probably extinct, used as a condiment and medicine by the ancient Greeks; a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae.
Word Forms
Pluralsilphiums

Phrases & Collocations

the silphium

silphium plant

silphium spice

ancient silphium

roman silphium

silphium harvest

rare silphium

silphium trade

lost silphium

silphium seeds

Example Sentences

silphium was highly prized in ancient roman cuisine.

the romans used silphium as a spice.

silphium was imported from north africa.

the demand for silphium made it extremely expensive.

silphium was used in traditional medicine.

silphium leaves were used to flavor stews.

the romans considered silphium a luxury item.

silphium became extinct due to overharvesting.

chefs searched for alternatives to silphium.

silphium had a unique aromatic flavor.

ancient texts praised the virtues of silphium.

the silphium plant was native to cyrene.

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