quinoa
English
/ˈkiːnwɑː/, /ˈkinˌwɑ/
noun
Definitions
- 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.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian quinua derived from Quechua kinwa.
Origin
Quechua
kinwa