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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This new flavor that’s just beginning to roll out includes a blend of fenugreek spice, cumin and cayenne red pepper for a kick.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The names on the containers include dishes like aloo methi (potatoes with fenugreek leaves), bhindi (okra), and moong dal (yellow lentils).
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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.
—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
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Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The names on the containers include dishes like aloo methi (potatoes with fenugreek leaves), bhindi (okra), and moong dal (yellow lentils).
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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.
—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
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“Fenugreek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fenugreek. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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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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