sarrazin

[ sar-uh-zin ]

noun

1. buckwheat ( defs 1, 2, 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarrazin¹

1680–90; < French ( blé ) sarrasin Saracen (wheat)

Example Sentences

After some heated controversy Sarrazin made a final and (presumably) carefully-weighed statement of his case.

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Again, it has been claimed by Sarrazin that the language of Beowulf shows traces of the Scandinavian origin of the poem.

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At the same time the French vivacity discovered a kindred soul in Kitty; Mr. Sarrazin became her intimate friend in five minutes.

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Mr. Sarrazin went to the window; hid himself behind the curtain; and cautiously peeped out.

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Mrs. Presty, keeping a wary eye on Mr. Sarrazin, was not quite so ready as her daughter in rushing at conclusions.

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