genus Trigonella

9.5

A group of aromatic herbs like fenugreek from Europe, Asia and Africa

noun
/ˈdʒɛnəs trɪˈɡɒnələ/

Specialized

: género Trigonella

The genus Trigonella includes fenugreek, an herb widely used in cooking and medicine.

Examples

Many plants in the genus Trigonella are valued for their aromatic properties and agricultural uses.
Researchers are studying various species within the genus Trigonella for their potential health benefits.
The genus Trigonella includes aromatic herbs.
Many plants in the genus Trigonella are used for culinary purposes.
Many plants in the genus Trigonella are valued for their aromatic properties and agricultural uses.
The genus Trigonella includes fenugreek, an herb widely used in cooking and medicine.
Researchers are studying various species within the genus Trigonella for their potential health benefits.

Synonyms

Trigonella

vsgenus Trigonella

Specialized

9.9

A group of aromatic herbs from Europe, Asia, and Africa that includes fenugreek

says they are aromatic generally rather than merely often

Surface Forms

genus Trigonella singular

genera Trigonella plural

Morphology

genus + Trigonella

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) combined with the proper name 'Trigonella' yields the meaning 'the genus called Trigonella' (a group of related aromatic herbs). Taxonomic naming is a regular, cross-linguistic pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The name genus Trigonella comes from an old Greek word meaning 'triangle' because some of these plants have triangle-shaped seeds or pods. So the name was used for a 'group' of aromatic herbs like fenugreek, and that is why genus Trigonella means this group of herbs today.