Buckwheat is a type of small black grain used for feeding animals and making flour. Buckwheat also refers to the flour itself.
buckwheat in British English
(ˈbʌkˌwiːt)
noun
1.
any of several polygonaceous plants of the genus Fagopyrum, esp F. esculentum, which has fragrant white flowers and is cultivated, esp in the US, for its seeds
2.
the edible seeds of this plant, ground into flour or used as animal fodder
3.
the flour obtained from these seeds
Word origin
C16: from Middle Dutch boecweite, from boekebeech + weitewheat, from the resemblance of their seeds to beechnuts
buckwheat in American English
(ˈbʌkˌhwit; ˈbʌkˌwit)
noun
1.
any of several plants (genus Fagopyrum) of the buckwheat family, grown for their black, triangular grains
2.
the grain of this plant, from which a dark flour is made
3. US
this flour
adjective
4.
designating a family (Polygonaceae, order Polygonales) of dicotyledonous plants, including rhubarb, dock, and sorrel
Word origin
< ME bok- (< OE boc-), beech + wheat, transl. of MDu boecweit or MLowG bokwete: from the resemblance of the seeds to beechnuts
Any noodles will work here but Japanese buckwheat noodles provide a pretty contrast of colour, texture and flavour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Organic buckwheat noodles are also widely available and are also suitable for those on a gluten free diet.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
The family are converts to grains such as buckwheat and quinoa because they release energy in the body more slowly.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
People with wheat or gluten problems can replace this with an equal amount of buckwheat flour ).
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Combine the flour, buckwheat flour and baking powder.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The mind is fed by more than soya beans and natural yoghurt, buckwheat noodles and tofu.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Maple syrup This natural sweetener is full of antioxidants and zinc and is great for dressings and sauces as well as buttermilk gluten-free waffles and buckwheat pancakes.