Buckwheat ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Buckwheat ( noun )

1. A plant of the genus Fagopyrum, having small white flowers and triangular seeds, which are ground to make a flour.
2. The triangular seed of this plant, used as a cereal or a substitute for grain.

Origin:

Middle english bokwhete, from old english boc-whete, from boc beech + whete wheat.

Examples:

1. Buckwheat is high in protein and gluten-free.
2. This recipe calls for buckwheat flour, not wheat flour.
3. I had buckwheat pancakes for breakfast this morning.
4. Buckwheat is a common ingredient in Japanese soba noodles.
5. The buckwheat field was ready for harvest.

(As a verb)

Buckwheat ( verb )

1. A plant of the genus Fagopyrum, having small white flowers and triangular seeds, which are ground to make a flour.
2. The triangular seed of this plant, used as a cereal or a substitute for grain.

Origin:

Middle english bokwhete, from old english boc-whete, from boc beech + whete wheat.

Examples:

1. Buckwheat is high in protein and gluten-free.
2. This recipe calls for buckwheat flour, not wheat flour.
3. I had buckwheat pancakes for breakfast this morning.
4. Buckwheat is a common ingredient in Japanese soba noodles.
5. The buckwheat field was ready for harvest.