african millet

noun

Meaning

A drought-resistant cereal grass, specifically Eleusine coracana, widely cultivated in Africa and Asia for its small, nutritious edible seeds.

Examples

Farmers in the region have prioritized planting African millet because it thrives in poor soil conditions.
The nutritional profile of African millet makes it an essential component of the local diet.

Synonyms: finger millet, ragi, cereal, grain

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african millet

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈmɪlɪt/

Definition

A drought-resistant cereal grass, specifically Eleusine coracana, widely cultivated in Africa and Asia for its small, nutritious edible seeds.

Examples

Farmers in the region have prioritized planting African millet because it thrives in poor soil conditions.
The nutritional profile of African millet makes it an essential component of the local diet.

Synonyms of african millet

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