quinoa

noun

qui·​noa ˈkēn-ˌwä How to pronounce quinoa (audio)
kē-ˈnō-ə
: an annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the amaranth family that is native to the Andean highlands and is cultivated for its starchy seeds which are used as food and ground into flour
also : its seeds

Examples of quinoa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The formula is centered around elastin protein and quinoa, a combo that helps hold onto your color's vividness. Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024 High-fiber foods include brown rice, quinoa, whole-grain pasta, pita bread and fruits and vegetables. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 Choose whole grains such as quinoa, couscous, or wild rice. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 When lunch rolls around, there’s even the option to build a burger on a biscuit, the juicy patties showcasing local 63 Acres beef, as well as a wild salmon sandwich and a veggie burger made from quinoa. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quinoa 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Quechua kinua

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quinoa was in 1625

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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

quinoa

noun
qui·​noa ki-ˈnō-ə How to pronounce quinoa (audio)
: a goosefoot that occurs in the Andes and has starchy seeds that are used as food and ground into flour
also : its seeds

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