fenugreek

Definitions

1. Any of the species leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, eaten as a vegetable and with seeds used as a spice.
   uncountable, usually
2. fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
3. The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).
   uncountable, usually
4. feminine singular of rico

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Examples

“Fenugreek plant⟳ was introduced to Central Europe by Benedictine monks, and it is promoted in the 9th century by Charlemagne. It was grown extensively in the imperial gardens of Charlemagne (Popova, 2017).”

“Fenugreek’s nutritional and tonic properties have⟳ also been tapped since ancient times. […] Fenugreek-based preparations stimulate the appetite and promote⟳ weight gain⟳ in people with anemia, anorexia, tuberculosis or asthenia.”

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