: 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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Rinse the grains thoroughly before cooking and ensure the quinoa is extra soft to reduce the need to chew.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
When adding cooked quinoa, add it for the last minute of cooking to heat through.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Another grain, such as farro, or quinoa can be substituted for the barley.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle on savory dishes, such as quinoa salad, roasted vegetables, or brown rice.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
When adding cooked quinoa, add it for the last minute of cooking to heat through.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Another grain, such as farro, or quinoa can be substituted for the barley.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle on savory dishes, such as quinoa salad, roasted vegetables, or brown rice.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quinoa
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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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