chenopod

noun

che·​no·​pod ˈkē-nə-ˌpäd How to pronounce chenopod (audio) ˈke- How to pronounce chenopod (audio)
: any plant of the goosefoot family

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Greek chēn goose + podion, diminutive of pod-, pous foot — more at goose, foot

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chenopod was in 1555

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Cite this Entry

“Chenopod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chenopod. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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