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

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

Then in goes lots of finely chopped spinach and several tablespoons of dried herbs, including fenugreek.

From Washington Post

These include cinnamon, bitter melon, fenugreek and magnesium.

From Washington Post

The base for the shrimp ulli theeyal springs from cumin, fenugreek, onions and more introduced to one another in a hot pan slicked with sesame oil.

From Washington Post