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fenugreek definition

fenu·greek (fen′yo̵̅o̅ grēk′)

noun

a leguminous herb (Trigonella foenumgraecum) native to SE Europe and W Asia, used for forage and formerly in medicine and having seeds used in cooking

Etymology: ME fenugrek < OFr fenugrec < L faenum-graecum, lit., Greek hay

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