: an annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the goosefoot 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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According to a press release, The Park will partner with Good Plates Eatery to offer a selection of classic American comfort food, such as meatball subs, fries, Brussels sprouts and mushroom quinoa bowls, and more, as well as cocktails and classic drink offerings.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Red quinoa has a heartier flavor than white quinoa.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Red quinoa has a heartier flavor than white quinoa.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for quinoa
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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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