Definition of "chia" []

• An aromatic annual plant (Salvia columbariae) in the mint family, native to Mexico and the southwest United States and having clusters of blue or violet flowers and edible seedlike fruits. (noun)

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• "Say the word chia, and most of us immediately think of little green pets."
• "In poetry, this part of the chia is alluded to in a highly figurative manner."
• "Mexicans make a delicious, refreshing beverage called agua de chia, which is particularly popular during Semana Santa (Holy Week) which falls this month (2005)."