fenugreeknoun [ U ]
uk/ˈfen.u.ɡriːk/us/ˈfen.uː.ɡriːk/a plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in South Asian cooking
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Herbs & spices
- allspice
- basil
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- borage
- caper
- cinnamon
- condiment
- coriander
- cumin
- curry paste
- lemon grass
- mace
- marjoram
- masala
- oregano
- spice
- tarragon
- thyme
- turmeric
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- If there is lymphatic congestion I always include fenugreek seed tea brewed at the strength of approximately one tablespoon of seeds to a quart of water.
- The seed is enclosed in a small pod about an inch long, and resembles fenugreek, only that it is blunter at both ends, as if cut off with a knife.