Meaning & Definition of Buckwheat in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A plant of the genus Fagopyrum, particularly Fagopyrum esculentum, which is cultivated for its grain-like seeds.

  Example Sentence: Buckwheat is often used in gluten-free products.

• Definition: The seeds of the buckwheat plant, used as food or for making flour.

  Example Sentence: The pancake was made with buckwheat flour for a nutty flavor.

• Definition: A flowering plant that can also be used as a cover crop to improve soil health.

  Example Sentence: Farmers plant buckwheat to enhance soil fertility.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English bokewheat, meaning 'beech wheat' referring to its triangular seeds resembling those of beech trees.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• buckwheat pancakes: Pancakes made from buckwheat flour, often gluten-free.
• buckwheat groats: The hulled seeds of buckwheat that can be cooked and eaten.
• buckwheat honey: A dark, strong honey made from the nectar of buckwheat flowers.

Translations

• Spanish: trigo sarraceno

• French: sarrasin

• German: Buchweizen

• Russian: гречка

Related Words

• kasha: A dish made from buckwheat groats, often cooked in water or broth.

• groats: The hulled kernels of various grains, including buckwheat.

Slang Meanings of buckwheat

• Meaning: A term used in some contexts to describe something unusual or odd.

  Example Sentence: That outfit is a bit buckwheat!