Fenugreek

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛnjuˌɡrik/

Definitions of fenugreek

noun an annual herb of the pea family, with aromatic seeds that are used as a spice in Indian cooking

Example Sentences

A1 Fenugreek is a type of herb used in cooking.

A2 I added fenugreek to my curry for extra flavor.

B1 Some people believe that fenugreek has health benefits.

B2 Fenugreek seeds are often used in traditional medicine.

C1 The fenugreek plant belongs to the Fabaceae family.

C2 Fenugreek is known for its distinct aroma and taste in culinary dishes.

Examples of fenugreek in a Sentence

formal Fenugreek is a common ingredient used in traditional Indian cooking.

informal I added some fenugreek to the curry for extra flavor.

slang I don't really like the taste of fenugreek, it's too strong for me.

figurative The aroma of fenugreek filled the kitchen, bringing back memories of home-cooked meals.

Grammatical Forms of fenugreek

• past tense: fenugreeked
• plural: fenugreeks
• comparative: more fenugreek
• superlative: most fenugreek
• present tense: fenugreeks
• future tense: will fenugreek
• perfect tense: have fenugreeked
• continuous tense: is fenugreeking
• singular: fenugreek
• positive degree: fenugreek
• infinitive: to fenugreek
• gerund: fenugreeking
• participle: fenugreeking

Origin and Evolution of fenugreek

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fenugreek' has its origins in Latin, derived from the words 'foenum graecum' which means 'Greek hay'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fenugreek' has come to be associated with the plant Trigonella foenum-graecum and its seeds, known for their culinary and medicinal properties.