chia

/ˈtʃaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the mint family, or the seeds of this plant, used to make a nutritious food or drink.

“She added chia seeds to her breakfast smoothie for an extra boost of fiber.”

2. verb

To scatter or sow something, especially seeds, in a wide area.

“The farmer chose to chia the wildflower seeds over the entire field.”

Synonyms

  • Mexican chia
  • chia seeds
  • salvian

Antonyms

  • inedible
  • non-nutritive