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noun buck·wheat \ ˈbək-ˌhwēt , -ˌwēt \
|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

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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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

buckwheat

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Definition of buckwheat for English Language Learners

  • : 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

buckwheat

noun buck·wheat \ ˈbək-ˌhwēt , -ˌwēt \

Definition of buckwheat for Students

: 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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