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Definition of buckwheat
1 : any of a genus (Fagopyrum of the family Polygonaceae, the buckwheat family) of Eurasian herbs with alternate leaves, clusters of apetalous pinkish-white flowers, and triangular seeds; especially : either of two plants (F. esculentum and F. tartaricum) cultivated for their edible seeds
2 : the seed of a buckwheat used as a cereal grain
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There are many different kinds of grains, including wheat, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, rye, oats, etc.
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Fold into buckwheat along with tomatoes, basil, mint, goat cheese and nuts.
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Even though the baby was not diagnosed with lactose or gluten intolerance, the parents suspected Lucas had that, and started experimenting with different alternatives like rice, quinoa and buckwheat milk.
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Even though the baby was not diagnosed with lactose or gluten intolerance, the parents suspected Lucas had that, and started experimenting with different alternatives like rice, quinoa and buckwheat milk.
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Other flours like whole wheat, buckwheat and cornmeal are also options for changing things up.
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Combine the rosemary, thyme, oats, rye flakes, buckwheat groats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, orange zest, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
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Instead of a complete diet, the baby received various types of vegan milk, including oat, rice, buckwheat, semolina and quinoa varieties.
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Some plant proteins, such as those found in buckwheat, quinoa and soy, are complete as well.
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Origin and Etymology of buckwheat
Dutch boekweit, from Middle Dutch boecweit, from boec- (akin to Old High German buohha beech tree) + weit wheat — more at beech
BUCKWHEAT Defined for English Language Learners
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: a plant with dark seeds that are used to make grain and flour; also : grain or flour made from the seeds of the buckwheat plant
BUCKWHEAT Defined for Kids
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: a plant with pinkish white flowers that is grown for its dark triangular seeds which are used as a cereal grain
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