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Noun: quinoa  kee'now-u or kwi'now-u or keen-waa
  1. An edible seed from a South American plant, known for being protein-rich and lighter than traditional grains
    "Quinoa is rich in protein and much lighter than other grains"

Derived forms: quinoas

Type of: caryopsis, grain

Encyclopedia: Quinoa