Definitions for asafoetida
asafoeti·da

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1. asafetida, asafoetidanoun

   the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic

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1. Asafoetida

   Asafoetida (; also spelled asafetida) is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs growing 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) tall. They are part of the celery family, Umbelliferae. Asafoetida is thought to be in the same genus as silphium, a North African plant now believed to be extinct, and was used as a cheaper substitute for that historically important herb from classical antiquity. The species are native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan where substantial amounts are grown.Asafoetida has a pungent smell, as reflected in its name, lending it the trivial name of "stinking gum". The odor dissipates upon cooking; in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Asafoetida is also known colloquially as "devil's dung" in English (and similar expressions in many other languages).

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1. asafoetida

   Asafoetida is a dried, resin-like gum extracted from certain giant fennel plants that grow in Iran, Afghanistan, and India. It has a strong, pungent smell and flavor, often described as a combination of sulfur and onions. Used often in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, asafoetida is typically ground into a powder and used as a spice to flavor various dishes. It is also known for its medicinal value and is used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.

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1. Asafoetidanoun

   the fetid gum resin or inspissated juice of a large umbelliferous plant (Ferula asafoetida) of Persia and the East Indies. It is used in medicine as an antispasmodic

2. Etymology: [Asa + L. foetidus fetid.]

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1. Asafoetida

   Asafoetida, or asafetida, is the dried latex exuded from the living underground rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, which is a perennial herb. The species is native to the mountains of Afghanistan, and is mainly cultivated in nearby India. Asafoetida has a pungent, strong smell when raw, but in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavor, reminiscent of leeks. It is also known as asant, food of the gods, giant fennel, jowani badian, stinking gum, Devil's dung, hing and ting.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of asafoetida in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of asafoetida in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asafoetida
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asafoetida
5. ^ Wikidata
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