buckwheat
/ˈbʌkˌwiːt/
noun
- A plant with small, triangular seeds that are ground into flour, used in foods like pancakes and noodles; it is not a true wheat and is gluten-free.
- Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and have a nutty flavor.
- Buckwheat pancakes are a popular breakfast choice for people who avoid gluten.
- The farmer grew buckwheat as a cover crop to improve the soil.
- The edible seeds of the buckwheat plant, often cooked like rice or used in porridge.
- She cooked buckwheat as a side dish for dinner.
- A bowl of warm buckwheat with milk makes a hearty breakfast.
- Buckwheat can be toasted and added to salads for extra crunch.
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