quinoa

/kiːˈnəʊə/ · noun

Meaning

A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.
The high-protein dried fruits and seeds of this plant, used as a food staple and ground into flour.

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Related words

kaniwa(English)white goosefoot(English)kañiwa(English)pigweed(English)huauzontle(English)lamb's quarters(English)allseed(English)leafy goosefoot(English)saponin(English)amaranth(English)nicotiana(English)llamas(English)

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