Definition

Noun: 1. A type of sorghum plant grown mainly for its edible seeds: Grain sorghum refers to any of several varieties of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor) that are cultivated primarily for their grain, which is used for human food, animal feed, and industrial products. It is distinct from sorghums grown for syrup, forage, or brooms.

Usage

• Grain sorghum is a crucial cereal crop in arid regions due to its drought tolerance.
• The farmer decided to plant grain sorghum this season because of the forecasted dry weather.
• Flour made from grain sorghum is a common gluten-free alternative.

Advanced Usage

• In agricultural economics, grain sorghum is often analyzed as a major commodity crop alongside corn, wheat, and soybeans.
• The term is used to specify the agronomic purpose of the crop, differentiating it from "sweet sorghum" (for syrup) or "forage sorghum."

Variants and Related Words

• Sorghum (n): The broader genus and common name for the plant species , which includes grain, forage, and sweet varieties.
• Milo (n): A common name for a specific type of grain sorghum.
• Durra (n): A name for grain sorghum, particularly in regions of Africa and Asia.

Synonyms

• Milo
• Durra

Different Meanings

• The term "grain sorghum" specifically denotes the crop cultivated for its cereal grain. It does not refer to the harvested seeds alone (which are "sorghum grain") or to other types of sorghum.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This specific agricultural term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. any of several sorghums cultivated primarily for grain