silphium

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

Translation

n. Uma planta africana do norte, provavelmente extinta, usada como tempero e medicamento pelos gregos antigos; um gênero de plantas da família Apiaceae.
Word Forms
Pluralsilphiums

Phrases & Collocations

the silphium

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silphium plant

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silphium spice

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ancient silphium

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roman silphium

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silphium harvest

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rare silphium

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silphium trade

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lost silphium

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silphium seeds

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Example Sentences

silphium was highly prized in ancient roman cuisine.

O silfium era altamente valorizado na culinária romana antiga.

the romans used silphium as a spice.

Os romanos usavam o silfium como especiaria.

silphium was imported from north africa.

O silfium era importado da África do Norte.

the demand for silphium made it extremely expensive.

A demanda por silfium tornou-o extremamente caro.

silphium was used in traditional medicine.

O silfium era usado na medicina tradicional.

silphium leaves were used to flavor stews.

As folhas de silfium eram usadas para temperar sopas.

the romans considered silphium a luxury item.

Os romanos consideravam o silfium um item de luxo.

silphium became extinct due to overharvesting.

O silfium tornou-se extinto devido à sobrepesca.

chefs searched for alternatives to silphium.

Cozinheiros buscaram alternativas ao silfium.

silphium had a unique aromatic flavor.

O silfium tinha um sabor aromático único.

ancient texts praised the virtues of silphium.

Textos antigos elogiavam as virtudes do silfium.

the silphium plant was native to cyrene.

A planta de silfium era nativa de Cirene.

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