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hemp seed

hemp seed

1 3.1
An edible seed from the cannabis plant used as food or in cooking
  • noun
  • /hɛmp siːd/
translation icon : semilla de cáñamo
  • Protein from Greek-style yogurt and hemp seeds helps you stay satisfied long after sipping this smoothie.
  • 1 Tbs. hemp seeds
  • 1/4 tsp hemp seeds
  • a cup of hemp seeds

I've even seen hemp seed milk at the health food store.

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Examples

  • So in the morning I'll have what I call super veggie, which is broccoli, cauliflower, black lentils, hemp seed, garlic and ginger.

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  • One of the best sources of protein on the planet turns out to be hemp seeds.

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  • All of those things, all of those ways we see that hemp seeds benefit the body.

  • I've even seen hemp seed milk at the health food store.

  • Hemp seed products are edible, being rich in minerals and vitamins, in addition to containing a higher protein content.

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  • Using hemp seed products as a nutritional supplement includes benefits, for example, decreased blood pressure, better digestion, weight reduction, an elevated degree of energy, promotion of healthy cholesterol levels, and harmonious blood sugar levels.

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  • I enjoy adding hemp seeds to my oatmeal for a nutritious breakfast.

  • You can use hemp seeds in various recipes, including protein bars and energy bites.

Synonyms

hempseed
vshemp seed
1 3.5

A small seed from the hemp plant that you can eat or use to make oil

is broader in use and applies across many different products

Surface Forms

hemp seed singular
hemp seeds plural

Morphology

hemp + seed

The meaning 'the edible seed of the hemp plant' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'hemp' (the plant) and 'seed' (a plant's reproductive unit). This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common compositional patterns and has no idiomatic shift, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Hemp seed is the small, edible seed that comes from the hemp plant. Because people have long eaten these seeds or used them for 'oil' and 'protein', hemp seed today means that food ingredient you can add to recipes.