quinoa
Quinoa (noun) means a grain-like plant native to the Andes, grown for its edible seeds. Example: “Farmers in the Andes have grown quinoa for thousands of years.”
How to use quinoa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA protein-rich seed from a South American plant, cooked and eaten similarly to rice or couscous.
It's pronounced "KEEN-wah," not "kwin-OH-ah" — the spelling is misleading for English speakers.
Word forms
quinoas plural
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Farmers in the Andes have grown _____ for thousands of years.
Etymology
From Spanish quinua, borrowed from the Andean Quechua language.
Rhymes for quinoa
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What does “quinoa” mean?
The word “quinoa” means a grain-like plant native to the Andes, grown for its edible seeds. In plain terms, a protein-rich seed from a South American plant, cooked and eaten similarly to rice or couscous.
How do you pronounce “quinoa”?
“Quinoa” is pronounced KEEN-wah (/ˈkin.wɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “quinoa” in a sentence?
Here is “quinoa” used in a sentence: “Farmers in the Andes have grown quinoa for thousands of years.”
What part of speech is “quinoa”?
“Quinoa” is a noun.
Where does the word “quinoa” come from?
The word “quinoa” comes from Spanish. From Spanish quinua, borrowed from the Andean Quechua language.
How many meanings does “quinoa” have?
“Quinoa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a grain-like plant native to the Andes, grown for its edible seeds.
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