Definition of Fenugreek

1. Noun. Annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry.

Exact synonyms: Greek Clover, Trigonella Foenumgraecum
Terms within: Fenugreek Seed
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Trigonella, Trigonella

2. Noun. Aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry.
Exact synonyms: Fenugreek Seed
Generic synonyms: Flavorer, Flavoring, Flavourer, Flavouring, Seasoner, Seasoning
Group relationships: Greek Clover, Trigonella Foenumgraecum

Definition of Fenugreek

1. n. A plant (trigonella Fœnum Græcum) cultivated for its strong-smelling seeds, which are

Definition of Fenugreek

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Medical Definition of Fenugreek

1. A plant (trigonella Foenum Graecum) cultivated for its strong-smelling seeds, which are "now only used for giving false importance to horse medicine and damaged hay." Origin: L. Faenum Graecum, lit, Greek hay: cf. F. Fenugrec. Cf. Fennel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fenugreek

Fenrir
fens
fenstration
fent
fentanyl
Fentanyl
fentanyls
fentanyl citrate
fenthion
fenthion
fenthions
fenticlor
Fenton reaction
fents
fenugreek (current term)
fenugreek (current term)
fenugreeks
fenugreek seed
fenuron
fenurons
Fenusa
Fenusa pusilla
Fenwick's disease
Fenwick-Hunner ulcer
fen cricket
fen orchid
fen orchis
feod
feodal
feodaries

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