sorghum

Definition

A tall cereal grass native to Africa that produces edible seeds and is used to make flour, animal feed, and sorghum syrup. It is highly drought-resistant and an important crop in semi-arid regions worldwide.

Example Usage

The farmer planted sorghum because it required less water than corn but yielded similar nutritional value.

Origin

From Italian 'sorgo,' derived from a Bantu language, reflecting its African origins.

Fun Fact

Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop globally and is increasingly used as a sustainable alternative to corn and wheat.

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