kafir corn

A form of kaffir corn — Sorghum cultivars (Sorghum bicolor vars.), used as a food for people and animals and in ethanol production.

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great milletkaffirkaffir cornSorghum bicolor

Meanings

nounkafir corn (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of kaffir corn.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounimportant for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves

Similar
great milletkaffirkaffir cornSorghum bicolor
Broader

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Chicago

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