buckwheat
Translation
buckwheat
Examples
Buckwheat pancakes are a healthy breakfast.
Buckwheat pancakes are a healthy breakfast.
The field was planted with buckwheat.
The field was planted with buckwheat.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of grain Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grain, cereal
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'boecweite' (beech-wheat), because its seeds resemble beechnuts.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'buck' (a male deer) eating 'wheat'. The name actually comes from its resemblance to beech nuts.