assafoetida

/æsəˈfɛtɪdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a resinous condiment made from the dried sap of the ferula plant, having a strong onion-like smell and often used in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking

“The chef added a pinch of assafoetida to the dish to give it a pungent flavor.”

Synonyms

  • devil's dung
  • onion gum

Antonyms

  • mild seasoning
  • sweet condiment