Definition

A type of plant that belongs to the goosefoot family, which includes vegetables like spinach and beets.

Example

Spinach is a popular chenopod that is rich in nutrients.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with a chenopod?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really tasty!

Yeah, I made a salad with some spinach, which is a type of chenopod, and it was delicious.

That sounds great! I should definitely give it a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chenopod → It is formed from "cheno-" (from Greek "chenos", meaning goose) and "pod" (from Greek "pous", meaning foot). The word refers to plants that have a resemblance to the foot of a goose, particularly in their leaf shape.

Memory Tip

Imagine a goose's foot when you think of 'chenopod' — 'cheno-' means goose and 'pod' means foot, helping you remember that these plants are named for their resemblance to a goose's foot.

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