Used in a Sentence

buckwheat

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for buckwheat.

Editorial note

> and the wheat noodles Buckwheat is not wheat, soba noodles are based on buckwheat.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of buckwheat gathered in one view.

noun

An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]

noun

(cooking) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.

noun

(Western US) Any of the wild buckwheats in the genus Eriogonum.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for buckwheat.

Example sentences

1

> and the wheat noodles Buckwheat is not wheat, soba noodles are based on buckwheat.

2

That also works with rice, buckwheat, green peas, beans or pretty much any grain and seeds that are highly dehydrated.

3

A quick google search says Asians populations have more allergies to buckwheat, royal jelly, and edible bird nests from swiftlets.

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> Buckwheat is not wheat, soba noodles are based on buckwheat.

5

They also sell the more usual wheat and buckwheat version of Soba noodles.

6

Not only I failed to get the consistency right, the wheat-buckwheat ratio was nowhere near what you'd get in France.

7

Some other superplants in the soy/quinoa category to consider: buckwheat and lupinus.

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Edit: after a brief search, I have found some Clearspring 100% buckwheat noodles which I shall have to find and buy.

9

I like to add a large pinch each of farro, barley and buckwheat.

10

When chicken meat is 4-5€/kg (i see ofen discounts on chicken breast/wings for 2-3€/kg) and grains (rice, buckwheat) are ~3€/kg it just doesn’t make sense to me.

11

Sleep with buckwheat pillows, earplugs, and blackout curtains.

12

I've always been wondering why buckwheat isn't more popular in western countries.

Quote examples

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"OOP is widely-used and easily comprehended because it is a fairly simple way of modeling reality that is compatible with how human beings do it." Close, but no pants, Buckwheat!

Proper noun examples

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Buckwheat honey is a totally different thing than Tupelo honey, and neither are anything like clover honey.

2

Buckwheat filling is probably better in a durability sense than kapok filling, but it makes a noise when you shuffle whereas kapok is silent.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use buckwheat in a sentence?

> and the wheat noodles Buckwheat is not wheat, soba noodles are based on buckwheat.

What does buckwheat mean?

An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]

What part of speech is buckwheat?

buckwheat is commonly used as noun.