fenugreek

[ fen-yoo-greek, fen-oo- ]

noun

1. a plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, of the legume family, indigenous to western Asia, but extensively cultivated elsewhere, chiefly for forage and for its mucilaginous seeds, which are used in medicine.

fenugreek

/ ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk /

noun

1. an annual heavily scented Mediterranean leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum , with hairy stems and white flowers: cultivated for forage and for its medicinal seeds

Word History and Origins

Origin of fenugreek¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English fenugrek, Old English fēnogrēcum, from Latin fēnum Graecum literally, “Greek hay”; fennel

Word History and Origins

Origin of fenugreek¹

Old English fēnogrēcum , from Latin fenum Graecum literally: Greek hay

Example Sentences

Atomo’s ingredients aren’t particularly high tech: date seeds, ramón seeds, sunflower seed extract, fructose, pea protein, millet, lemon, guava, fenugreek seeds, caffeine and baking soda.

From BBC

Atomo’s ingredients aren’t particularly high tech: date seeds, ramón seeds, sunflower seed extract, fructose, pea protein, millet, lemon, guava, fenugreek seeds, caffeine and baking soda.

From BBC

We loved how its sweet acidity brightened a Persian seafood stew called galieh mahi, which often comes loaded with handfuls of cilantro, onion, fenugreek, turmeric, chili pepper and more.

From Washington Times

Meats once seasoned with only salt and pepper now taste like lemongrass, fenugreek, gochujang and turmeric; brisket can be found in curry, enchiladas, shawarma and ramen.

From New York Times

I mean fenugreek and asafoetida.

From Salon