fenugreek
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.
Origin of fenugreek
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How to use fenugreek in a sentence
The weave of cumin, ginger, fenugreek, coriander and more is warm and wonderful.
This fine example from Georges Vigouroux combines fruit, earth and exotic curry spice of fenugreek to concoct a savory, heady wine that will match many braised or grilled dishes.
Fire up the grill and uncork this $15 French malbec for a fabulous pairing | Dave McIntyre | May 21, 2021 | Washington PostOthers are getting donated milk from human “milk banks” or guzzling foul-tasting fenugreek tea.
This simple recipe for asparagus with ginger, garlic, coriander, and fenugreek hits the perfect note.
Jeffrey and Naomi's simple recipe with ginger, garlic, coriander, and fenugreek hits the perfect note.
The vegetable from which they made wine was not the fenugreek, but the carrot-bean (Prosopis dulcis mimosa).
The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555) | Ulrich SchmidtThey took us into their houses and gave us fish and meat and also fenugreek, and so we abode there for nine days.
The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555) | Ulrich SchmidtOn the following days other vessels were brought in scented with fenugreek, marjoram, and lily, all of extraordinary fragrancy.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusA seasoning of ground fenugreek or spice is sometimes given to shy feeders to encourage them to eat.
Poultices of meal of various descriptions were commonly employed, linseed or fenugreek being the favourite media.
The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy | Charles John Samuel Thompson
British Dictionary definitions for fenugreek
/ (ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk) /
an annual heavily scented Mediterranean leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, with hairy stems and white flowers: cultivated for forage and for its medicinal seeds
Origin of fenugreek
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