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sorghum

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːgəm/

Definition of sorghum

noun

[mass noun]
  • a cereal which is native to warm regions of the Old World and is a major source of grain and stockfeed.
    • Genus Sorghum, family Gramineae: many species, in particular S. bicolor and its cultivars

Origin:

late 16th century: modern Latin, from Italian sorgo, perhaps based on a variant of Latin syricum 'Syrian'

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