buckwheat

/ˈbʌkwɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Fagopyrum, cultivated for its nutritious seeds, which are used as cereal, or a type of flour made from these seeds.

“The chef used buckwheat to create a hearty buckwheat pancake.”

Synonyms

  • broadleaf
  • fagopyrum

Antonyms

  • refined flour
  • wheat