Fenugreek

/ˈfenjuɡriːk/
noun

A plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in cooking.

I added some fenugreek to the curry for flavor.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - A plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in cooking.

Often appears as...

  • fenugreek seeds
  • fenugreek leaves
noun

The seeds of the fenugreek plant, used as a spice or health supplement.

I take fenugreek supplements to help with digestion.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - The seeds of the fenugreek plant, used as a spice or health supplement.

Often appears as...

  • fenugreek supplement
  • fenugreek extract
noun

The leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as a vegetable or a spice in some cuisines.

The sauce is made with fenugreek leaves for extra flavor.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - The leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as a vegetable or a spice in some cuisines.

Often appears as...

  • fresh fenugreek
  • dried fenugreek
noun

A plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in cooking.

I added some fenugreek to the curry for flavor.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - A plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in cooking.

Often appears as...

  • fenugreek seeds
  • fenugreek leaves
noun

The seeds of the fenugreek plant, used as a spice or health supplement.

I take fenugreek supplements to help with digestion.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - The seeds of the fenugreek plant, used as a spice or health supplement.

Often appears as...

  • fenugreek supplement
  • fenugreek extract
noun

The leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as a vegetable or a spice in some cuisines.

The sauce is made with fenugreek leaves for extra flavor.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - The leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as a vegetable or a spice in some cuisines.

Often appears as...

  • fresh fenugreek
  • dried fenugreek
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "fenugreek"
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Culinary Spice

Refers specifically to fenugreek used in cooking for its distinct flavor.

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Fenugreek lends a unique taste to this spice blend.
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Seed Form

As a spice, fenugreek is often used in the form of seeds rather than fresh leaves.

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Toast fenugreek seeds lightly to release their aroma.
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Culinary Spice

Refers specifically to fenugreek used in cooking for its distinct flavor.

Illustration for Culinary Spice
Fenugreek lends a unique taste to this spice blend.
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Seed Form

As a spice, fenugreek is often used in the form of seeds rather than fresh leaves.

Illustration for Seed Form
Toast fenugreek seeds lightly to release their aroma.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Culinary Spice

Refers specifically to fenugreek used in cooking for its distinct flavor.

Illustration for Culinary Spice
Fenugreek lends a unique taste to this spice blend.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Seed Form

As a spice, fenugreek is often used in the form of seeds rather than fresh leaves.

Illustration for Seed Form
Toast fenugreek seeds lightly to release their aroma.
Visual representation of the word "Fenugreek"

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