Meaning & Definition of word "Buckwheat"

Buckwheat

/ˈbʌk.wiːt/

1. A plant (Fagopyrum esculentum) with seeds that are used as a grain-like food and for making flour.
- Example: She prepared a delicious buckwheat pancake for breakfast.
2. The seeds of the buckwheat plant, often used as a gluten-free alternative in various dishes.
- Example: Buckwheat is a popular ingredient in many gluten-free recipes.
3. A crop cultivated for its seeds, which are rich in nutrients and often used as animal feed.
- Example: Farmers are increasingly planting buckwheat for its soil benefits and as a cover crop.
4. A cereal grain that is not a true cereal but is used similarly in cooking.
- Example: The salad included roasted vegetables and a base of flavorful buckwheat.

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

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.

kasha:

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

groats:

The hulled kernels of various grains, including buckwheat.

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

Example Sentence: That outfit is a bit buckwheat!