Adlay

Pronunciation: /ˈædleɪ/

Definitions of adlay

noun a type of millet grain commonly grown in the Philippines

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother made delicious adlay porridge for breakfast.

A2 Adlay is a type of grain commonly used in Asian cuisine.

B1 I bought a bag of adlay flour to try baking bread with it.

B2 The adlay plant is known for its resilience in different climates.

C1 Researchers are studying the nutritional benefits of adlay in modern diets.

C2 The adlay crop yield has increased significantly in recent years due to improved farming techniques.

Examples of adlay in a Sentence

formal Adlay is a type of grain that is commonly used in Asian cuisine.

informal Have you ever tried cooking with adlay? It's pretty tasty!

slang I heard adlay is the new superfood everyone is talking about.

figurative The adlay represents resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of adlay

• past tense: adlayed
• plural: adlays
• comparative: more adlay
• superlative: most adlay
• present tense: adlays
• future tense: will adlay
• perfect tense: have adlayed
• continuous tense: is adlaying
• singular: adlay
• positive degree: adlay
• infinitive: to adlay
• gerund: adlaying
• participle: adlayed

Origin and Evolution of adlay

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Tagalog/Malay

Story behind the word: The word 'adlay' is derived from the Tagalog word 'adlai', which in turn comes from the Malay word 'adasi'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Southeast Asia to refer to a type of grain, the word 'adlay' has since been adopted into English to describe a specific type of millet.