fenugreek
noun
fenu·greek
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Definition of fenugreek
: a leguminous annual Eurasian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds
also
: its seeds
Examples of fenugreek in a Sentence
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Add the asafoetida, turmeric and fenugreek powder, and stir for 30 seconds. — SFChronicle.com, "A world tour of pickles in the Bay Area and how to make them," 26 July 2019 Many dishes are cooked in a maglaa, or clay pot, which keeps its contents warm and bubbling — especially when making fahsa or salta, a stew topped with whipped, herbed fenugreek, served boiling hot. — Kara Elder, Washington Post, "The West knows Yemen’s war and famine. A daughter of immigrants is spreading the word about its cuisine.," 13 June 2019 Add the coriander seeds, fenugreek leaves, cilantro, celery seeds, chile powder and chickpea flour. — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Recipe: How to make golden pakoras just like Vik’s Chaat in Berkeley," 11 June 2019 It can sometimes be made of up to 20 ingredients, but most versions contain at least coriander, turmeric, cumin, and fenugreek. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "11 Spices Everyone Should Have in Their Pantry," 23 Mar. 2019 Mottled red kidney beans boiled until velvety soft and mashed with pungent raw garlic, browned onions and a thrilling-sounding mountain herb called blue fenugreek. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, "A Complex Red Bean Stew From Georgia," 16 Feb. 2018 In a small skillet over high heat, combine coconut oil, mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, making sure spices are mostly submerged in fat. — Max Falkowitz, WSJ, "Flake News: Fresh Coconut Is Delicious," 23 Nov. 2018 Some 400 hundred people attended, visiting tables featuring varieties such as blue fenugreek, which smells of maple syrup and tastes almost buttery. — Jane Black, WSJ, "Why Your Squash Tastes Better Than It Used To," 3 Oct. 2018 The possible risks of taking fenugreek while breastfeeding remain unclear, so definitely check with your doctor before adding this (or any supplement) to your routine. — Taylyn Washington-harmon, SELF, "Tia Mowry Says These Foods Help Keep Up Her Milk Supply," 22 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fenugreek.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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fenugreek
noun
fenu·greek
variants:
also foenugreek \ ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk
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Medical Definition of fenugreek
: a leguminous annual Asian herb (Trigonella foenumgraecum) with aromatic seeds used in making curry, imitation vanilla flavoring, and some veterinary medicines