quinoa
/ˈkiːnwɑː/
EN
A gluten-free grain-like crop grown for its edible seeds, which are high in protein and commonly used as a healthful food source.
I cooked a batch of quinoa to add to my vegetable salad for lunch.
Etymology
The word quinoa comes from Spanish, which borrowed it from Quechua "kinwa" or "quinuwa", the original Andean name for the plant.
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