Teff Definition

tĕf
noun
An annual grass (Eragrostis tef) native to northeast Africa, having very small, edible seeds and cultivated as a cereal crop and for livestock forage.
American Heritage
The seeds of this plant, ground to produce flour.
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Other Word Forms of Teff

Noun

Singular:
teff
Plural:
teffs

Origin of Teff

  • Amharic ṭef ṭḥp in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Amharic ጤፍ (ṭēff)

    From Wiktionary

Teff Sentence Examples

  • Teff is a kind of millet with grains about the size of an ordinary pin-head, of which is made the bread commonly eaten.

  • Dealers weigh out teff, barley and finger millet which form the staple diet.

  • Teff flour has a slightly sour taste which may or may not work well with your recipe.

  • Look for amaranth, teff, buckwheat or even hemp flour.

  • For flours and thickening agents, gluten-free flours such as corn starch, teff flour, and coconut flour make good substitutions.

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Words Starting With

TTETEF

Words Ending With

FFFEFF

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Words Starting With T and Ending With F

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With T4 Letter Words Ending With F