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Definition of millet

millet

/ˈmɪl.ɪt/
mil · let
Plural:millets
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millet Lexical Profile

millet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The small, edible seeds of the millet plant, commonly used as food for humans and livestock, as well as in birdseed mixtures.

Example

"She prepared a hearty breakfast bowl using toasted millet, almonds, and fresh berries."

2

Any of various fast-growing cereal plants of the grass family (Poaceae), widely cultivated in warm regions with poor soil or dry conditions.

Example

"The farmer decided to rotate his crops by planting sorghum and millet to survive the prolonged drought."

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• Rhymes for millet

• Nearby Words

mill
milla
millaa millaa
millet
milliammeter
milligauss
milligram

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English, via Old French 'millet', a diminutive of 'mil' (millet), which derives from the Latin 'milium'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Millet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/millet
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