An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]
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.
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.
(cooking) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.
(Western US) Any of the wild buckwheats in the genus Eriogonum.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for buckwheat.
noun
An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]
See also: fagopyrum-esculentum, polygonum-fagopyrum
noun
(cooking) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.
See also: fagopyrum-esculentum, polygonum-fagopyrum
noun
(Western US) Any of the wild buckwheats in the genus Eriogonum.
See also: fagopyrum-esculentum, polygonum-fagopyrum
noun
(slang) A slow and painful murder by the Mafia as a warning to others.
See also: fagopyrum-esculentum, polygonum-fagopyrum
Example sentences
> and the wheat noodles Buckwheat is not wheat, soba noodles are based on buckwheat.
That also works with rice, buckwheat, green peas, beans or pretty much any grain and seeds that are highly dehydrated.
A quick google search says Asians populations have more allergies to buckwheat, royal jelly, and edible bird nests from swiftlets.
> Buckwheat is not wheat, soba noodles are based on buckwheat.
They also sell the more usual wheat and buckwheat version of Soba noodles.
Not only I failed to get the consistency right, the wheat-buckwheat ratio was nowhere near what you'd get in France.
Some other superplants in the soy/quinoa category to consider: buckwheat and lupinus.
Edit: after a brief search, I have found some Clearspring 100% buckwheat noodles which I shall have to find and buy.
I like to add a large pinch each of farro, barley and buckwheat.
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.
Sleep with buckwheat pillows, earplugs, and blackout curtains.
I've always been wondering why buckwheat isn't more popular in western countries.
Quote examples
"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
Buckwheat honey is a totally different thing than Tupelo honey, and neither are anything like clover honey.
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.