fenugreek
/ˈfɛnjəɡriːk/
noun
- A plant with small, hard, brownish seeds used as a spice and in traditional medicine; the seeds have a slightly bitter, maple-like flavor.
- She added fenugreek to the curry for its distinctive earthy taste.
- Some people take fenugreek supplements to help with digestion.
- Fenugreek seeds are often soaked overnight before cooking to soften them.