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foxtail millet

/ˈfɒksteɪl ˈmɪlɪt/

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/ˈfɒksteɪl ˈmɪlɪt/formal
  • ruТип злака, выращиваемого как зерновая культура, известный своими мелкими съедобными семенами и пушистыми, похожими на хвост соцветиями. Это одно из древнейших культурных просо, широко выращиваемое в Азии и используемое для пищи, корма для животных или пивоварения.

A type of grass cultivated as a cereal grain, known for its small, edible seeds and bushy, tail-like flower clusters. It is one of the oldest cultivated millets, commonly grown in Asia and used for food, animal feed, or brewing.

  1. A type of grainB2formal

    A small-seeded cereal grain, Setaria italica, widely cultivated in Asia and Africa for human consumption and animal feed.

    ruПросо щетинистое

    • Foxtail millet is a staple food in parts of India and China.
    • Farmers grow foxtail millet because it is drought-resistant.
    • The nutritional value of foxtail millet is high in fiber and protein.