noun.
An Asianplant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum.
noun.
The fruit of this plant used as a cereal.
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noun.
grain ground into flour
noun.
a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour
Word Usage
"Our lovely new garden - seen here approaching completion - is planted in buckwheat and carrots and peas and lettuce."