milo

[ mahy-loh ]

/ ˈmaɪ loʊ /

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noun, plural mi·los.

a grain sorghum having white, yellow, or pinkish seeds, grown chiefly in Africa, Asia, and the U.S.

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Also called milo maize .

Origin of milo

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; of uncertain origin

Words nearby milo

Milne, Milne, A. A., Milne-Edwards, Milne method, Milner, milo, milometer, milord, Mílos, Milosevic, Milosevic, Slobodan

Other definitions for milo (2 of 2)

Milo

[ mahy-loh; for 1 also Greek mee-law ]

/ ˈmaɪ loʊ; for 1 also Greek ˈmi lɔ /

noun

Also Mi·los

[Greek mee-laws]. /Greek ˈmi lɔs/. Melos.

a male given name.

How to use milo in a sentence

That is, until Lino’s little sister claims to be a saint and miracle-worker, and Milo takes a step back to revaluate his routine life, and his feelings for Lino.
Reel Affirmations offers array of films celebrating LGBTQ stories|Margaret A. Scala|October 13, 2022|Washington Blade
The Milo set out on August 21, 2019, with just four people on board, including myself.
My Quest to Surf Every Coastal State|eriley|July 28, 2021|Outside Online
The company operates a former commercial fishing boat that was turned into an Alaskan surf hunter called the Milo.
My Quest to Surf Every Coastal State|eriley|July 28, 2021|Outside Online
It was wonderful to see you with Gigi and Milo here in Indiana, doing the same thing we did together.
The happiness and heartbreak of a daughter’s first fishing trip|By Jonathon Klein/Field & Stream|December 30, 2020|Popular-Science

I briefly take the fish back and give Milo a chance to check it out.
The happiness and heartbreak of a daughter’s first fishing trip|By Jonathon Klein/Field & Stream|December 30, 2020|Popular-Science
And that leads to a handful of blow-out, brutally honest, hard-to-watch fights between Maggie and Milo.
How Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig Pulled Off Their Most Dramatic Roles Yet|Kevin Fallon|September 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Milo the kitty has a very important announcement: no one wants to watch you work out.
Obama ‘Between Two Ferns,’ Kevin Bacon, Baby Tigers and More Viral Videos|Ariana Dickey|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is Djimon Hounsou with an octopus on his head, and Cindy Crawford emerging like Venus de Milo from the waves.
Herb Ritts’s New Exhibition: ‘L.A. Style’ Brings Celebrities Into Natural World|Isabel Wilkinson|April 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Her elder sister, Jasmine, on the other hand, started her own fashion line, Jasmine Di Milo, within Harrods in 2003.
Kate Middleton’s Favorite Label Bought|Isabel Wilkinson|August 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
On Alias, artifacts, belonging to visionary inventor Milo Rambaldi, are themselves variations on the mystery box concept.
Stop Being So Secretive, J.J.|Jace Lacob|June 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
What does it signify to mankind that Milo of Croton and other victors of his class were invincible?
Ten Books on Architecture|Vitruvius
Some original friend has even sent us a life-size, marble reproduction of the Venus de Milo.
Murder in Any Degree|Owen Johnson
Milo, essay thy strength—my limbs are feeble—and lift these upon yonder marble; so may age deal gently with thee.'
Aurelian|William Ware
I then searched for Publius, and making my purchases, returned home, Milo following with the books.
Aurelian|William Ware
If what Milo has said possess any particle of truth, it is most evident the Emperor has been imposed upon by the lies of Fronto.
Aurelian|William Ware

British Dictionary definitions for milo

milo

/ (ˈmaɪləʊ) /

noun plural -los

any of various early-growing cultivated varieties of sorghum with heads of yellow or pinkish seeds resembling millet

Word Origin for milo

C19: from Sotho maili

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