quinoa
noun
qui·noa ˈkēn-ˌwä 
kē-ˈnō-ə
: 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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lund runs Org Bistro, a vegan restaurant in Rio de Janeiro serving bright platters of quinoa croquettes and fresh salads adorned with edible flowers. 
Emily Codik, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Divide fish, chutney and quinoa evenly on four plates and serve. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2022 Health conscious eaters can sub out the white rice for quinoa or spring greens. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2022 For the Lagos, tiny, garlicky shrimp, roasted fingerling potato, and a zingy chickpea salad are piled onto red quinoa. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 Diederichs brings cooking staples with her on her travels, such as quinoa, oils, and spices. Dylan Dhindsa, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Faithful to its name, this bread is composed of seven sprouted whole grains including quinoa, millet and oat groats. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Organic sunflower seed oil, quinoa, sea salt, bergamot, amino acids and vitamins are the building blocks of this earth-loving hair wash. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 For a less-lasting memento of your visit, try the blue corn griddle cakes from Indian Pueblo Kitchen which are also made using quinoa, amaranth, currants, piñon, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 May 2022 See More
Emily Codik, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Divide fish, chutney and quinoa evenly on four plates and serve. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2022 Health conscious eaters can sub out the white rice for quinoa or spring greens. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2022 For the Lagos, tiny, garlicky shrimp, roasted fingerling potato, and a zingy chickpea salad are piled onto red quinoa. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 Diederichs brings cooking staples with her on her travels, such as quinoa, oils, and spices. Dylan Dhindsa, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Faithful to its name, this bread is composed of seven sprouted whole grains including quinoa, millet and oat groats. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Organic sunflower seed oil, quinoa, sea salt, bergamot, amino acids and vitamins are the building blocks of this earth-loving hair wash. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 For a less-lasting memento of your visit, try the blue corn griddle cakes from Indian Pueblo Kitchen which are also made using quinoa, amaranth, currants, piñon, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish, from Quechua kinua
First Known Use
1625, in the meaning defined above