Indian Millet (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sorghum, also known as indian millet, is a staple crop in many dry regions of Asia and North Africa due to its drought tolerance.
- The farmers in the region rely heavily on indian millet as a primary source of nutrition and income.
- In some parts of India, indian millet is used to make a popular breakfast dish called "bajra roti".
- Indian millet is rich in fiber, protein, and various essential minerals, making it a nutritious food option for people in dry regions.
- The crop is well-suited to the arid conditions of North Africa, where it is often referred to as indian millet or great millet.
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Meaning 2
Valuable forage grass of dry upland areas and plains of western North America to northern Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.