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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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Cover crops like millet, sorghum, and black-eyed peas have been successful at the botanic gardens.
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Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
From ramps plucked from the earth in springtime to sorghum squeezed in the fall, its unique culinary identity has been a source of pride and tourism dollars.
—Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
China responded by slapping 15% tariffs on imports of American chicken, wheat, cotton and corn, and levying 10% tariffs on imports of U.S. sorghum, pork, soybeans, beef, dairy, seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
In response, Beijing announced 15% tariffs on imports of American chicken, wheat, corn and cotton, as well as 10% on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
From ramps plucked from the earth in springtime to sorghum squeezed in the fall, its unique culinary identity has been a source of pride and tourism dollars.
—Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
China responded by slapping 15% tariffs on imports of American chicken, wheat, cotton and corn, and levying 10% tariffs on imports of U.S. sorghum, pork, soybeans, beef, dairy, seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
In response, Beijing announced 15% tariffs on imports of American chicken, wheat, corn and cotton, as well as 10% on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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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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