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

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Various studies suggest that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels, but the doses and durations vary. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026 Panch phoron, a five-spice blend from Bangladesh and East India with fenugreek and fennel seed, along with palm oil and pineapple, transports your palate somewhere more tropical. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 The chicken hits with a peppery snap, citrusy and resinous with a trace of fenugreek lurking in the background. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 There are mixed results on fenugreek's effect on breast milk supply, and several health organizations warn that safety data on its use while nursing is limited. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fenugreek

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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fenugreek

noun
fenu·​greek
variants also foenugreek
ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk How to pronounce fenugreek (audio)
: a leguminous annual Asian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds used in making curry, imitation vanilla flavoring, and some veterinary medicines

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