chia
Chia (noun) means a flowering plant grown for its small, edible seeds, popular as a health food. Example: “She stirred a spoonful of chia into her morning smoothie.”
How to use chia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny seed, popular in health foods, that soaks up liquid and turns gel-like — often sprinkled on yogurt or made into "chia pudding."
Word forms
chias plural, Chias plural, Chias plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish chía, itself from the Nahuatl word chiyan, meaning "seed of the chia plant."
Rhymes for chia
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What does “chia” mean?
The word “chia” means a flowering plant grown for its small, edible seeds, popular as a health food. In plain terms, a tiny seed, popular in health foods, that soaks up liquid and turns gel-like — often sprinkled on yogurt or made into "chia pudding.".
How do you pronounce “chia”?
“Chia” is pronounced CHEE-uh (/ˈt͡ʃiː.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “chia” in a sentence?
Here is “chia” used in a sentence: “She stirred a spoonful of chia into her morning smoothie.”
What part of speech is “chia”?
“Chia” is a noun.
Where does the word “chia” come from?
The word “chia” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish chía, itself from the Nahuatl word chiyan, meaning "seed of the chia plant.".
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