buckwheat

noun

buck·wheat ˈbək-ˌ(h)wēt

: any of a genus (Fagopyrum of the family Polygonaceae, the buckwheat family) of Eurasian herbs with alternate leaves, clusters of apetalous pinkish-white flowers, and triangular seeds

especially : either of two plants (F. esculentum and F. tartaricum) cultivated for their edible seeds

: the seed of a buckwheat used as a cereal grain

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Hunters should remember Alyce clover (not a true clover), beets, buckwheat, cereal rye, cowpeas, iron clay peas, radishes (not a brassica family member), and winter peas can make for great food plot options. —

Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024 There are also buckwheat croissants especially made by artisan baker Gérald Auvrez, who hand-grinds grains in his shop to make them. —

Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Birds and other pollinators flock to salvia, buckwheat and yarrow. —

Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 Try buckwheat in place of rice in dishes like grain bowls and soups. 7. —

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