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Definition of chia seed

chia seed

Plural:chia seeds
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1

The small, oval, edible seed of the desert plant Salvia hispanica, native to Mexico and Guatemala, widely consumed for its high nutritional value in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein.

Example

"She added a spoonful of chia seeds to her morning smoothie to increase her daily fiber intake."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly used in the plural form ('chia seeds'). Because they develop a mucilaginous coating when soaked in water, they are frequently used in modern culinary contexts as a vegan egg substitute or thickening agent.

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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 seed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chia%20seed
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