fenugreek

noun

fenu·​greek ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk How to pronounce fenugreek (audio)
: a leguminous annual Eurasian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds
also : its seeds

Examples of fenugreek in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of the main ingredients used in Ethiopian food is a fragrant red spice called berbere which consists of chili, ginger, fenugreek, coriander, and cinnamon. Belle Bakst, Allure, 12 Mar. 2024 To walk into the spice shop and discover what fenugreek is or to go to the Arab Women’s Union that my grandmother was one of the founders of and buy some of these delicious spinach breads to eat while exploring the town. Anastasia Miari, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024 This is all in addition to fenugreek's ability to increase testosterone levels. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023 One, a riff on doubles, is a shout out to street food and Trinidad: chickpeas jazzed up with cumin, ginger and fenugreek and piled atop a crisp-chewy saucer of fried plantains. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024 On the side is a cup of the braising liquid, rich and warm with fenugreek seeds, cardamom and cinnamon. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023 Choose between dishes like vegetable biryani, paneer butter masala, and methi matar malai, a creamy curry flavored with sweet green peas and earthy fenugreek leaves. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023 Testosterone boosters typically contain ingredients such as D-Aspartic acid, fenugreek, and zinc, which are touted to increase testosterone levels, improve libido, and support overall male vitality. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023 This is particularly true of fenugreek, ginseng, zinc, and magnesium. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English fenugrek, from Anglo-French fenugrec, from Latin fenum Graecum, literally, Greek hay

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fenugreek was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Fenugreek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fenugreek. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

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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