chenopod

noun che·no·pod \ˈkē-nə-ˌpäd, ˈke-\

Definition of CHENOPOD

: any plant of the goosefoot family

ultimately from Greek chēn goose + podion, diminutive of pod-, pous foot — more at goose, foot

First Known Use: 1555

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