noun
Uncommon
millet
MIH-liht
Millet (noun) means any of several small-grained cereal grasses grown for food, widely eaten across Africa and Asia. Example: “Millet porridge is a staple breakfast in many parts of India.”
noun
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Any of several small-grained cereal grasses grown for food, widely eaten across Africa and Asia.
"Millet porridge is a staple breakfast in many parts of India."
How to use millet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of small grain used as a cereal food crop, especially in parts of Africa and Asia.
Common pairings
millet flour
grow millet
pearl millet
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Etymology
From Middle French millet, from Latin milium, both ultimately from an ancient root meaning "to grind."
Rhymes for millet
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What does “millet” mean?
The word “millet” means any of several small-grained cereal grasses grown for food, widely eaten across Africa and Asia. In plain terms, a type of small grain used as a cereal food crop, especially in parts of Africa and Asia.
How do you pronounce “millet”?
“Millet” is pronounced MIH-liht (/ˈmɪlət/ in IPA).
How do you use “millet” in a sentence?
Here is “millet” used in a sentence: “Millet porridge is a staple breakfast in many parts of India.”
What part of speech is “millet”?
“Millet” is a noun.
Where does the word “millet” come from?
The word “millet” comes from Latin. From Middle French millet, from Latin milium, both ultimately from an ancient root meaning "to grind.".
Is “millet” a common word?
“Millet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
