quinoa

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkiːnəʊə, kwɪˈnəʊə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a plant of the goosefoot family found in the Andes, where it was widely cultivated for its edible starchy seeds prior to the introduction of Old World grains.
    • Chenopodium quinoa, family Chenopodiaceae
  • the grain-like seeds of the quinoa, used as food and in the production of alcoholic drinks.

Origin:

early 17th century: Spanish spelling of Quechua kinua, kinoa