noun
sorghum
Sorghum (noun) means a tall cereal plant grown for its grain, which is used to make flour or to feed animals.
noun
1
A tall cereal plant grown for its grain, which is used to make flour or to feed animals.
2
A sweet syrup made from the sorghum plant.
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Etymology
From New Latin genus name Sorghum, from Italian sorgo, from Vulgar Latin *syricum (“Syrian”), from Sȳricus. Doublet of the synonyms sorgho (via French) and sorgo (via Italian).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of sorghum?
"sorghum" (noun) means a tall cereal plant grown for its grain, which is used to make flour or to feed animals.
What is another word for sorghum?
Other words for "sorghum" include milo.
What are the different meanings of sorghum?
"sorghum" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tall cereal plant grown for its grain, which is used to make flour or to feed animals; 2. A sweet syrup made from the sorghum plant.
