Quinoa definition

kĭ-nōə, kēnwä

An Andean goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa), raised by the Indians for its edible seeds.

noun

The seeds of this plant, used as food.

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A goosefoot, Chenopodium quinoa, native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.

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The high-protein dried fruits and seeds of this plant, used as a food staple and ground into flour.

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Its seeds, used as a food.

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A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.

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Other Word Forms

Singular:

quinoa

Plural:

quinoas

American Spanish quinua, quínoa from Quechua kinwa

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Spanish quinua, from Quechua kinwa.

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