안데스 산맥이 원산지인 명아주속의 한해살이풀.
A plant of the goosefoot genus native to the Andes, traditionally cultivated for its edible starchy seeds.
예문:
"The quinoa plant is well-adapted to the high-altitude environment of the Andes."
"Farmers in Peru have cultivated quinoa for thousands of years."
식용으로 쓰이는 키노아의 씨앗으로, 단백질이 풍부하여 곡물 대용으로 널리 쓰임.
The small, round, edible seeds of the quinoa plant, often used as a grain substitute due to their high protein content.
예문:
"Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative to wheat and barley."
"Boil the quinoa in water for fifteen minutes until it becomes fluffy."