Definitions for quinoa

quinoa qui·noa

Spelling: [keen-wah, kee-noh-uh]
IPA: /ˈkin wɑ, kiˈnoʊ ə/

Quinoa is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 50 anagrams from letters in quinoa (ainoqu).

Definitions for quinoa

noun

  1. 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.

Origin of quinoa

1615-25; Spanish Quechua kinua, kinoa

Examples for quinoa

We noticed also quinoa and even barley growing at an elevation of 14,000 feet.

Since this list was printed, I have been informed that the quinoa is wild in Chili.

Previous to the discovery of America, “quinoa” was an article of food, supplying the place of wheat.

Look for:Try to purchase pastas made from whole grains like quinoa or brown rice to add back some of that iron and fiber.

The Indians of Cochinoca and Susques sow lucerne and barley for fodder, and the quinoa and potato for food.

While the lobster is still warm, add it to the quinoa, gently breaking up the lobster meat into manageable-size pieces.

quinoa risotto I love risotto, but rarely eat it because I always feel so heavy and slow afterward.

The personal chef of Diane von Furstenberg shares three delicious and colorful recipes for quinoa.

The quinoa seeds, when boiled, are both pleasant and nutritious, but especially so when boiled in milk.

Add the quinoa to the glass bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.

Word Value for quinoa
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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