teff grass
Definition
Noun: * An African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flour of good quality) as well as for forage and hay: A species of annual grass native to the Horn of Africa, cultivated primarily for its tiny, nutritious seeds, which are ground into flour. It is also valued as animal fodder.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Teff grass is a staple crop in Ethiopia.
- The farmer grows teff grass both for grain and for hay.
- Flour made from teff grass is used to make injera, a traditional flatbread.
Advanced Usage
- "Teff" as a standalone term: In agricultural and culinary contexts, the word "teff" is commonly used alone to refer to both the plant () and its grain.
- Teff is known for its resilience in drought conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Teff (n): The more common short form for "teff grass," referring to the plant or its edible seeds.
- Teff is a gluten-free grain.
- Eragrostis tef (n): The scientific (botanical) name for teff grass.
Synonyms
- Lovegrass (n): A common name for grasses in the genus, to which teff belongs. (Note: This is a broader term not specific to the cultivated cereal grass.)
- Annual bunch grass (n): A descriptive term for its growth habit.
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an African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flour of good quality) as well as for forage and hay
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