Sorghum

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːrɡəm/

Definitions of sorghum

noun a cereal grass widely cultivated for its grain, which is used for food, fodder, and brewing

Example Sentences

A1 Sorghum is a type of grain that is used for making flour and feed for animals.

A2 Farmers in some regions grow sorghum as a drought-resistant crop.

B1 Sorghum is commonly used in the production of ethanol fuel.

B2 Research has shown that sorghum has potential health benefits due to its high antioxidant content.

C1 The cultivation of sorghum has a long history in many African countries.

C2 Scientists are studying ways to enhance the nutritional value of sorghum through genetic modification.

Examples of sorghum in a Sentence

formal Sorghum is a versatile crop that is often used as a grain for human consumption or as animal feed.

informal I heard that sorghum is a good alternative to rice in some recipes.

slang Let's grab some sorghum for the barbecue this weekend.

figurative The sorghum fields stretched out as far as the eye could see, a sea of golden waves.

Grammatical Forms of sorghum

• plural: sorghums
• comparative: more sorghum
• superlative: most sorghum
• present tense: sorghum
• future tense: will sorghum
• perfect tense: has sorghum
• continuous tense: is sorghuming
• singular: sorghum
• positive degree: sorghum
• infinitive: to sorghum
• gerund: sorghuming
• participle: sorghumed

Origin and Evolution of sorghum

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sorghum' originated from the Latin word 'Syricum (granum)', which means grain from Syria.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sorghum' came to specifically refer to a type of cereal grass cultivated for its grain, syrup, and fodder. It is primarily grown in warm climates and is a staple food in many parts of the world.