What does quinoa mean in crosswords?

quinoa means: grain that is rich in protein and much lighter than other grains

Which crossword clues can have quinoa as the answer?

Possible clues for quinoa include "Protein-rich grain".

Word entry · 6 letters

Best crossword clue

"Protein-rich grain"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈkiːn.wɑː/Part of speech nounSorted ainoquStarts with QEnds with A1 cluesCommon crossword word

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Borrowed from Spanish quinua, from Quechua kinwa.

“Quinoa was cultivated about 3,000 years ago in the Andes mountain region, and was the favored crop of the Incas, who used it as a sacred plant in rituals.”
“The oldest archeological remains of domesticated quinoa date to 5000 BC (Tapia 1979).”
“Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the quinoa, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.”

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