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Trigonella

Trigonella

9.9
A group of aromatic herbs from Europe, Asia, and Africa that includes fenugreek
  • proper noun
  • /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɛlə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many herbal remedies incorporate Trigonella for its potential health benefits.

Examples

  • Fenugreek, also known as Trigonella, is used in cooking for its distinct flavor.

  • In traditional medicine, Trigonella has been valued for its anti-inflammatory properties.

  • I seriously doubt that any available "sprouts" are of genetically engineered plants, and certainly not Trigonella.

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  • It has been explained to you repeatedly why fenugreek (Trigonella) is not now, nor likely ever to be, genetically modified.

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Synonyms

genus Trigonella
vsTrigonella
  • Specialized
9.5

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

is identical in meaning but omits the explicit genus label

Compounds

genus Trigonella
  • Specialized
9.5

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

Trigonella foenumgraecum
  • Specialized
9.9

An annual herb with pale flowers and aromatic seeds that people use as a spice and medicine

Trigonella ornithopodioides
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Mediterranean herb in the pea family related to fenugreek

Surface Forms

Trigonella main

Etymology

The word Trigonella comes from trigono- meaning 'triangle' and the ending -ella meaning 'small'. So it means 'little triangle' and this helps you remember the plant: many species, including fenugreek, have small triangular seed pods.