Quinoa Definition

kĭ-nōə, kēnwä
noun
An Andean goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa), raised by the Indians for its edible seeds.
Webster's New World
Its seeds, used as a food.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Quinoa

Noun

Singular:
quinoa
Plural:
quinoas

Origin of Quinoa

  • American Spanish quinua, quínoa from Quechua kinwa

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

  • From Spanish quinua, from Quechua kinwa.

    From Wiktionary

Quinoa Sentence Examples

  • Quinoa is grown in large quantities, and is a staple article of food among the natives.

  • Some gluten-free flour options include brown rice, quinoa, and sorghum.

  • An attempt was also made to maintain the isolates by inoculation of Chenopodium quinoa plants in the greenhouse.

  • The Common Rosefinch remained elusive in the quinoa field on Peninnis Head.

  • Check out the health food section for out of the ordinary whole grains such as quinoa, amaranth, millet, and bulgur.

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Words Starting With

QQUQUI

Words Ending With

AOANOA

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With Q6 Letter Words Ending With A