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: any of an economically important genus (Sorghum) of Old World tropical grasses similar to corn in habit but with the spikelets in pairs on a hairy rachis
especially
: any of various cultivars (such as grain sorghum or sorgo) derived from a wild form (S. bicolor synonym S. vulgare)
2
: syrup from the juice of a sorgo that resembles cane syrup
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Typically fed to livestock in countries such as the United States, scientists are uncovering hidden nutritional benefits that could make sorghum a great addition to a healthy diet.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
By working with local farmers to grow crops like high-iron beans and sorghum— both resilient to climate change— the program is helping to create a sustainable supply chain that benefits both students and smallholder farmers.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The downtown distillery and bar uses the original Great Depression-era recipe for its moonshine, but has also expanded to produce vodka, whiskey, sorghum rum, and beer.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Health-forward organic ingredients such as amaranth and jowar (sorghum) are also incorporated into the dishes.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
By working with local farmers to grow crops like high-iron beans and sorghum— both resilient to climate change— the program is helping to create a sustainable supply chain that benefits both students and smallholder farmers.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The downtown distillery and bar uses the original Great Depression-era recipe for its moonshine, but has also expanded to produce vodka, whiskey, sorghum rum, and beer.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Health-forward organic ingredients such as amaranth and jowar (sorghum) are also incorporated into the dishes.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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sorghum
noun
sor·ghum
ˈsȯr-gəm 
1
: any of a genus of Old World tropical grasses that look like corn
especially
: one cultivated for grain, forage, or syrup
2
: syrup made from a sorghum
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