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.

Noun

1. sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa