sorghum
sorghum Lexical Profile
sorghum Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A widely cultivated cereal grass in the grass family, native to warm regions of the Old World, known for its drought resistance and tall stems.
"Farmers in the semi-arid region transitioned to growing sorghum instead of corn to conserve water."
The starchy grain harvested from the sorghum plant, used globally for human consumption, animal feed, and biofuel production.
"The nutritionist suggested incorporating sorghum into my diet as a nutritious, gluten-free whole grain."
American A sweet, viscous syrup extracted from the stems of sweet sorghum varieties, traditionally used as a sweetener in the American South.
"He drizzled thick, dark sorghum over his hot buttermilk biscuits for breakfast."
Word Origin & Etymology
From modern Latin Sorghum, from Italian sorgo, which is likely derived from a variant of Latin Syricum (meaning 'Syrian'), referencing the grain's introduction to Europe from the Middle East.
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