fenugreek
noun
fenu·greek
ˈfen-yə-ˌgrēk 
: a leguminous annual Eurasian herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) with aromatic seeds
also
: its seeds
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It’s sometimes combined with fenugreek and marketed for digestive support, although research supporting this use is limited.
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Ancient Egyptians used fenugreek and ladanum to treat wrinkles.
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Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s sometimes combined with fenugreek and marketed for digestive support, although research supporting this use is limited.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Ancient Egyptians used fenugreek and ladanum to treat wrinkles.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2024
The comment section includes suggestions for making the dish more authentic, including adding fenugreek.
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 24 June 2024
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“Fenugreek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fenugreek. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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fenugreek
noun
fenu·greek
variants
also foenugreek
: a leguminous annual Asian herb (Trigonella foenumgraecum) with aromatic seeds used in making curry, imitation vanilla flavoring, and some veterinary medicines
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