See also: Quintessential Quintessence Quinoa Quinceanera Quin Quints Quintel Quintessa Quincy Quinces Quine Quink Quinn Quinny Quinsy Quinta
QUINOASPANISH
Definition of quinoa.: 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.
a tall crop plant, Chenopodium quinoa, of the amaranth family, cultivated mainly in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile for its small, ivory-colored seed, which is used as a food staple. Content related to quinoa.
: 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.
Previous to the discovery of America, “ quinoa ” was an article of food, supplying the place of wheat. The quinoa seeds, when boiled, are both pleasant and nutritious, but especially so when boiled in milk. Since this list was printed, I have been informed that the quinoa is wild in Chili.