fenugreek

noun

fenu·​greek ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk 

: a leguminous annual Eurasian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds

also : its seeds

Examples of fenugreek in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Choose among dishes like vegetable biryani, paneer butter masala, and methi matar malai, a creamy curry flavored with sweet green peas and earthy fenugreek leaves. —Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025

The nourishing combination of oils like vitamin E and fenugreek sprout moisturizes lips. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024

Herbs that lower blood sugar: Some studies indicate that taking annatto extract with certain herbs, such as bitter melon, ginger, fenugreek, and willow bark, may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Dec. 2024

Whisk yogurt in a large bowl, add the brown onion paste, salt, black salt, garam masala, fenugreek leaves powder and cumin powder and mix well. —Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

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

Medical Definition

fenugreek

noun

fenu·​greek

variants also foenugreek

ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk 

: a leguminous annual Asian herb (Trigonella foenumgraecum) with aromatic seeds used in making curry, imitation vanilla flavoring, and some veterinary medicines