fenugreek

fen·u·greek  (fny-grk, fn-)

n.

1. A cloverlike Eurasian plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) having white flowers. Its mildly bitter seeds and aromatic leaves are used as flavorings.

2. The seeds or leaves of this plant.

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[Middle English fenigrek, from Old French fenegrec, from Latin fnugraecum, from fnum Graecum : fnum, hay; see fennel + Graecum, neuter of Graecus, Greek; see Greek.]

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fenugreek [ˈfɛnjʊˌgriːk]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an annual heavily scented Mediterranean leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, with hairy stems and white flowers: cultivated for forage and for its medicinal seeds

[Old English fēnogrēcum, from Latin fenum Graecum literally: Greek hay]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fenugreek - annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry Greek clover, Trigonella foenumgraecum fenugreek seed, fenugreek - aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests genus Trigonella, Trigonella - Old World genus of frequently aromatic herbs
	2.	fenugreek - aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry fenugreek seed flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts fenugreek, Greek clover, Trigonella foenumgraecum - annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry