sorghum

American  

[sawr-guhm] / ˈsɔr gəm /

noun

1. a cereal grass, Sorghum bicolor (orS. vulgare ), having broad, cornlike leaves and a tall, pithy stem bearing the grain in a dense terminal cluster.

2. the syrup made from sorgo.

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sorghum British  

/ ˈsɔːɡəm /

noun

1. any grass of the Old World genus Sorghum, having solid stems, large flower heads, and glossy seeds: cultivated for grain, hay, and as a source of syrup See also durra

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Etymology

Origin of sorghum

1590–1600; < New Latin < Italian sorgo ( sorgo )

Example Sentences

Members of Congress and corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, rice, cattle, wheat and potato farmers were also in attendance.

From BBC

Sometimes it is possible to find sorghum or millet but on the day of filming, the kitchen manager says: "There is no flour or bread."

From BBC

But don’t overlook honey, agave, white sugar, maple syrup or even sorghum if you want something with a bit more edge.

From Salon

In the past, he has given equipment, from boats to a machine used to grind sorghum - a staple grain in Africa and Asia.

From BBC

My three most used ingredients right now would have to be cornmeal, seasoning meat and sorghum molasses.

From Salon

Related Words

• maple syrup
• molasses