fenugreek

American  

[fen-yoo-greek, fen-oo-] / ˈfɛn jʊˌgrik, 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”; see fennel

Example Sentences

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fenugreek

Lev Sercarz is fond of adding fenugreek, a fiber-rich herb, to hot or cold water to make a particularly bold-tasting infusion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

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 ● Sep. 12, 2024

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 ● Jul. 21, 2023

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 ● Jul. 3, 2023

The upholstery smells like fenugreek and mustard seed.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins