Associations to the word «Fenugreek»

Wiktionary

FENUGREEK, noun. A leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, eaten as a vegetable and with seeds used as a spice.
FENUGREEK, noun. The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).

Dictionary definition

FENUGREEK, noun. Annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry.
FENUGREEK, noun. Aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry.

Wise words

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