guinea corn

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guinea corn

A farmer harvests ripe guinea corn in a sunny field.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) primarily cultivated in the arid regions of Asia and North Africa. It is a cereal grain known for its drought tolerance.

Usage
  • Guinea corn is a vital food source in regions with low rainfall.
  • Farmers in the Sahel rely on guinea corn for both grain and fodder.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in agricultural and botanical contexts to specify this particular variety of sorghum adapted to dry climates.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sorghum: The broader genus and common name for this group of grasses, which includes guinea corn.
  • Durra: Another name for a type of sorghum, sometimes used interchangeably with guinea corn in certain regions.
  • Milo: A name for grain sorghum.
Synonyms
  • Sorghum
  • Great millet
Different Meanings
  • The term specifically refers to the grain crop and does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings.
guinea corn

A farmer harvests ripe guinea corn in a sunny field.

Noun
  1. sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa

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