fenugreek

American  

[fen-yoo-greek, fen-oo-] / ˈfɛn yʊˌgrik, ˈfɛn ʊ- /

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.

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fenugreek British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of fenugreek

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

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

Dried fenugreek is fairly easy to find at spice shops; it may also be labeled methi.

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