Meaning of the word buckwheat in English

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buckwheat

US /ˈbʌk.wiːt/
UK /ˈbʌk.wiːt/
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Noun

1.

a plant grown for its triangular seeds, which are used as a food source and for making flour

Example:
Buckwheat is often used to make gluten-free flour.
The field was covered with blooming buckwheat.
2.

the seeds of the buckwheat plant, used as a grain

Example:
She cooked a healthy breakfast with buckwheat groats.
Pancakes made from buckwheat flour have a distinct nutty flavor.