fenugreek
/'fenjugri:k/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A plant: An annual herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) native to southern Europe and Asia, having trifoliate leaves and small white or yellowish flowers.
- A spice: The small, aromatic, yellowish-brown seeds of this plant, used as a seasoning, especially in curry powders, and also used medicinally.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Plant):
- Fenugreek is cultivated for its seeds and leaves.
- The farmer grows fenugreek in his herb garden.
- Noun (Spice):
- Add a teaspoon of fenugreek to the curry for an authentic flavor.
- The recipe calls for ground fenugreek.
Advanced Usage
- "Fenugreek seeds": This is the most common specific usage, referring directly to the seeds used as a spice or supplement.
- Soak the fenugreek seeds overnight before using them in the paste.
- "Fenugreek leaves": Refers to the dried or fresh leaves of the plant, used as an herb (often called in South Asian cuisines).
- Garnish the dish with fresh fenugreek leaves.
Variants and Related Words
- Methi: (noun) The Hindi name for fenugreek, commonly used to refer to both the fresh leaves and the dried seeds in culinary contexts.
- The dal is flavored with dried methi.
Synonyms
- Trigonella foenum-graecum: (noun) The botanical Latin name for the fenugreek plant.
- Greek hay: (noun, historical/archaic) An old common name for fenugreek.
Related Phrases
- Fenugreek extract: (noun phrase) A concentrated form used in supplements and traditional medicine.
- The herbal tea contains fenugreek extract.
- Fenugreek powder: (noun phrase) Ground fenugreek seeds, a common form of the spice.
- Season the vegetables with fenugreek powder and turmeric.
Noun
- aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry
- annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry