: a leguminous annual Eurasian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds
also: its seeds
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe sage, wild basil, fenugreek, and other herbs give off a soothing scent throughout the day, acting as wearable aromatherapy. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2022 Just inside the kitchen door, savory smells waft with the heat — cloves, turmeric, tamarind, cinnamon, curry leaf and fenugreek: a catechism of Burmese cookery. Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2022 The spices, heirloom varieties sourced from North Oakland’s Brundo Spice Co., impart sweet heat and a bouquet of fenugreek, black cardamom and ginger into the dishes. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2022 As the sauce begins to thicken, add the fenugreek leaves.Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022 That earthy filling acquires a certain je ne sais quoi with a dash of vadouvan, a French-Indian spice blend of roasted onion, shallot, garlic, fenugreek, cumin, mustard seed and other aromatics. Odette Williams, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2022 The aromatic kick, though, comes from the spice mix khmeli suneli, a blend of coriander, savory, fenugreek, black pepper, marigold and more. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022 Between the layers are sautéed spinach, ground paneer, cumin, and fenugreek leaf powder. Bloomberg News, oregonlive, 30 Nov. 2021 Add any toppings — cinnamon and sugar, fenugreek and zaatar are all options.New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English fenugrek, from Anglo-French fenugrec, from Latin fenum Graecum, literally, Greek hay