Definition

Noun: 1. A type of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) originally from Sudan, characterized by its white seeds. One variety is cultivated in the southwestern United States.

Usage

• "Hegari" is a specific, uncountable noun used primarily in agricultural, botanical, or historical contexts to refer to this particular sorghum crop.
• It functions as the name of the plant species itself.

Examples

• The farmers decided to plant hegari because of its drought resistance.
• Hegari was introduced to the American Southwest as a forage crop.
• This variety of sorghum, known as hegari, produces tall stalks and white grains.

Advanced Usage

• The term is highly specialized. In general contexts, "sorghum" or "grain sorghum" is more commonly used.
• It may appear in scientific or agricultural reports detailing crop varieties.

Variants and Related Words

• Sorghum (n): The broader genus of grasses to which hegari belongs.
• Milo (n): Another common name for grain sorghum, often used interchangeably in some regions, though it may refer to different varieties.

Synonyms

• Grain sorghum
• White-seeded sorghum

Different Meanings

• "Hegari" does not have other common meanings outside of its botanical/agricultural definition. It is not to be confused with general terms for cereal or food.

Notes

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific agricultural term.

Noun

1. Sudanese sorghums having white seeds; one variety grown in southwestern United States