chenopodEtymologyFrom the genus name Chenopodium, coined as a compound of Ancient Greek χηνο- (khēno-, “goose”) + ποδ- (pod-, “foot”) + Latin -ium. The literal translation, “goosefoot”, refers to the shape of the leaves.chenopod means any member of the subfamily Chenopodioideae (the main part of the sometime family Chenopodiaceae); a goosefoot. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounAny member of the subfamily Chenopodioideae (the main part of the sometime family Chenopodiaceae); a goosefoot.