Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Trigonella, especially the fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), and its seeds, which are used in cooking and as a source of estrogen.

“The herbalist used the seeds of the fenugreek, or trigonella, to help balance the patient’s hormones.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from the plant genus Trigonella, especially the fenugreek.

“The trigonella oil, extracted from the seeds of the fenugreek plant, has various medicinal properties.”