sorghum

• Bezeichnung für eine wirtschaftlich bedeutende tropische Getreidepflanze der Alten Welt, die als Nahrungs- und Futtergetreide dient; auch der aus dem Saft von Zuckerhirse hergestellte Sirup oder ein daraus gewonnenes Produkt.

A noun referring to an economically important Old World tropical cereal grass, as well as a syrup or product made from the juice of sweet sorghum.

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1. B2formal

   An economically important tropical cereal grass native to the Old World, cultivated for grain and fodder.

   Sorghum

   • Sorghum is a staple food in many parts of Africa and Asia.
   • Farmers grow sorghum in dry regions because it is drought-resistant.
   • The field was planted with sorghum for animal feed.

   Synonymebroomcorndurraguinea cornmilo

2. Sweet syrupB2informalamerican

   A syrup made from the juice of sweet sorghum, used as a sweetener.

   Sorghum(sirup)

   • She drizzled sorghum syrup over her pancakes.
   • Sorghum syrup is a popular alternative to maple syrup in the southern United States.
   • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of sorghum for sweetness.

   Synonymesorghum molassessweet sorghum