Quino (en. Cinchona)

/ˈkino/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Plant that produces edible grains and is cultivated especially in the Andes.
Quino is very nutritious and can be used in various recipes.
El quino es muy nutritivo y se puede usar en diversas recetas.
Name given to the seed obtained from the quino plant.
I like to make salads with cooked quino.
Me gusta hacer ensaladas con quino cocido.
Variety of quinoa considered to be of superior quality.
Royal quino is more expensive due to its rarity.
El quino real es más costoso debido a su rareza.

Etymology

From the Quechua 'kinwa', meaning 'edible grain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quino in water
Preparation of cooked quino in water.
quino al agua
quino salad
Salad that includes quino as a main ingredient.
ensalada de quino
quino dish
Refers to a dish where quino is the main ingredient.
plato de quino

Related Words

quinoa
Plant and grain from the same family as quino.
quinua
cereal
Food obtained from various plants cultivated for their grains.
cereal

Slang Meanings

Term used in some countries to refer to healthy foods.
Quino is trendy among those on a diet.
El quino está de moda entre los que hacen dieta.
Used in contexts of alternative or vegan diets.
In the vegan community, quino is a staple.
En la comunidad vegana, el quino es un básico.