buckwheat

UK
/ˈbʌkwiːt/
US
/ˈbʌkˌwiːt/

Translations

buckwheatnoun
buckwheats
pl
Buckwheat is a popular grain in many countries.
Гречка - популярная крупа во многих странах.
Buckwheat is often used as a cover crop.
Гречиха часто используется как покровная культура.
buckwheatadjective
UK
/ˈbʌkwiːt/
US
/ˈbʌkˌwiːt/
Used almost exclusively attributively before a noun; normally not gradable.

Definitions

buckwheatnoun
A plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds, used as a food crop and as a cover crop.
Farmers often plant buckwheat to improve soil health and prevent erosion.
The seeds of the buckwheat plant, used as a food source, especially in the form of flour or groats.
Buckwheat flour is a popular ingredient in gluten-free baking.
buckwheatadjective
Made from or containing buckwheat.
I prefer buckwheat noodles to wheat ones.