african millet
Definition
Noun 1. A cereal grass (Eleusine coracana): A plant species native to Africa and India, cultivated for its edible seeds. The seeds produce a flour that is a staple food in parts of Asia and Africa.
Usage Notes
- This term refers specifically to the plant species . It is a type of millet.
- The flour made from its seeds is known for having a somewhat bitter taste.
- It is an important food crop in regions of East Africa and South Asia.
Examples
- Noun:
- African millet is a drought-resistant crop vital for food security in arid regions.
- Farmers harvest African millet to make a traditional, nutritious flour.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In agricultural or botanical texts, is identified by its scientific name, , to distinguish it from other millet species.
- Culinary Context: It may be discussed in contexts related to traditional, gluten-free, or ancient grains.
Variants and Related Words
- Finger millet: A more common name for the same species ().
- Ragi: A common name for this grain, particularly in India and Sri Lanka.
- Kodo millet: Refers to a different species of millet () and is not a direct synonym.
Synonyms
- Finger millet
- Ragi
- Coracan
- (scientific name)
Related Terms
- Millet: The general category of small-seeded grasses to which belongs.
- Staple crop: A primary food crop, which is in certain regions.
- Cereal grass: A type of grass cultivated for its edible grain.
Noun
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East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient
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