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Definition of chia

chia

/ˈtʃiː.ə/
chi · a
Plural:chias
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chia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The tiny, edible seed of the chia plant, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and dietary fiber, frequently used as a nutritional supplement or ingredient in health foods.

Example

"She stirred a spoonful of chia into her yogurt and let it sit for a few minutes so the seeds could absorb the moisture and soften."

2

A species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala, cultivated primarily for its highly nutritious edible seeds.

Example

"The farmer dedicated a portion of his land to growing chia to meet the rising global demand from the health food industry."

• Rhymes for chia

• Nearby Words

chi
chi river
chi?inau
chia
chia seed
chiang mai
chicago

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'chía', which originated from the Nahuatl word 'chian', meaning 'oily'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chia
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