Fuki
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfuːki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fuki is a noun meaning A flowering plant, Petasites japonicus, native to Asia; giant butterbur.
Meaning
A flowering plant, Petasites japonicus, native to Asia; giant butterbur.
More Meanings
- Shoots or other parts of the plant used for food or medicine.
Example Sentences
["Butterbur"] Refers often to Petasites hybridus (common butterbur), but the leaves of another species, Pentasites japonicus (giant butterbur or fuki), are eaten as a vegetable in Korea and Japan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include butterbur, coltsfoot, fetterbush, fumitory, japonica, kikyo.
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