buckwheat

buck·wheat | \ ˈbək-ˌ(h)wēt

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

Examples of buckwheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s made in L.A. from soft washed linen, filled with a custom blend of organic buckwheat and lavender and chamomile flowers. — Los Angeles Times, "30 gifts under $50 from the 2020 L.A. Times Gift Guide," 11 Dec. 2020 The Center for Biological Diversity said Friday the new findings reinforce the need to declare the buckwheat endangered. — Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, "Officials: Rodents likely destroyed rare plants at mine," 4 Dec. 2020 It’s made in L.A. from soft washed linen, filled with a custom blend of organic buckwheat and lavender and chamomile flowers. — Los Angeles Times, "30 gifts under $50 from the 2020 L.A. Times Gift Guide," 11 Dec. 2020 Leftover buckwheat and the onion-mushroom mixture can be refrigerated, in separate airtight containers, for up to 3 days. — Washington Post, "A comforting grain bowl relies on a surprising technique for the fluffiest kasha," 22 Oct. 2020 Fluff the buckwheat with a fork, then cover to keep warm until ready to serve. — Washington Post, "A comforting grain bowl relies on a surprising technique for the fluffiest kasha," 22 Oct. 2020 Kapok is a fluffy fiber that's long been the traditional stuffing for zafus, but there's a buckwheat-hull version for $60 if your special someone prefers sitting on firmer cushions. — Matt Jancer, Wired, "16 Stress-Relieving Gifts to Make 2020 More Bearable," 18 Nov. 2020 It’s made in L.A. from soft washed linen, filled with a custom blend of organic buckwheat and lavender and chamomile flowers. — Los Angeles Times, "The wellness gift guide for your stressed-out group chat," 30 Oct. 2020 The federal lawsuit the Center for Biological Diversity filed Tuesday also demands the Bureau of Land Management take immediate action to protect Tiehm's buckwheat. — Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, "Lawsuit seeks emergency listing of rare Nevada wildflower," 30 Sep. 2020

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