Buckwheat

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbÊŒkwiːt/

Origin

From Middle Dutch boecweite or Middle Low German bōkwēte ("beech-wheat").

Full definition of buckwheat

Noun

1. An Asian plant, of the species .
2. The fruit of this plant used as a cereal.

Derived terms

• buckwheat cake
• buckwheat coal