fenugreek
noun
fenu·greek
ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk 
: a leguminous annual Eurasian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds
also
: its seeds
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Made with pink Himalayan sea salt, cucumber, ginger root and fenugreek, the offering is meant to exfoliate dead skin cells and product buildup, also reducing scalp itchiness as a result.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Years later, Mehta and her brother Akash, who is cofounder and chief executive officer of Fable & Mane, launched the brand in 2020 with the aim of bringing that experience — plus the efficacy of Ayurvedic ingredients like amla, fenugreek and hibiscus — to the rest of the world.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
However, the fenugreek tea did not affect calorie consumption.13
Other small studies have demonstrated the potential impact of fenugreek on weight loss.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Years later, Mehta and her brother Akash, who is cofounder and chief executive officer of Fable & Mane, launched the brand in 2020 with the aim of bringing that experience — plus the efficacy of Ayurvedic ingredients like amla, fenugreek and hibiscus — to the rest of the world.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
However, the fenugreek tea did not affect calorie consumption.13
Other small studies have demonstrated the potential impact of fenugreek on weight loss.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fenugreek
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fenugreek
noun
fenu·greek
variants
also foenugreek
: a leguminous annual Asian herb (Trigonella foenumgraecum) with aromatic seeds used in making curry, imitation vanilla flavoring, and some veterinary medicines
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