Synonyms for asafoetida
- noun
- British English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A resinous gum from the stem and roots of Ferula species such as Ferula foetida and Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses.
Related words
- Other spellings
- asafetida US asfetida assafetida US assafoetida UK
Forms
- Plural
- asafoetidas
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| asafoetida | rising | |
| asant | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- hing1
- 5 letters
- asant