noun
- a plant of the legume family with small yellow flowers and seeds used as a spice and in traditional medicine
Usage: also refers to the seeds of this plant; commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine
Examples
- Fenugreek seeds have a maple-like flavor and are often used in curry powders.
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of ground fenugreek to enhance the dish.
- Fenugreek leaves are popular in Indian cooking and are sometimes called methi.
- She added fenugreek to her tea for its potential health benefits.
- The farmer grew fenugreek in her garden for both culinary and medicinal purposes.