: 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
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Whole Grains Adding whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, barley, or farro is a simple, inexpensive way to make your soup more satisfying.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2025
Think sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and whole-grain breads.
—Essence, 19 Nov. 2025
In addition to its high protein and fiber content, quinoa is rich in vitamins and minerals, like folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2025
Think sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and whole-grain breads.
—Essence, 19 Nov. 2025
In addition to its high protein and fiber content, quinoa is rich in vitamins and minerals, like folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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quinoa
noun
qui·noa
ki-ˈnō-ə 
: 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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