kaffir corn
Sorghum cultivars, used as a food for people and animals and in ethanol productionSorghum cultivars (Sorghum bicolor vars.), used as a food for people and animals and in ethanol production.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Sorghum cultivars (Sorghum bicolor vars.), used as a food for people and animals and in ethanol production.
More definitions
- important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves
Origin
This name for sorghum is probably connected with both the distinction of Muslim versus nonThis name for sorghum is probably connected with both the distinction of Muslim versus non-Muslim and the distinction of sub-Saharan Black race versus other race; the history of usage of the word kaffir includes derogation, depending on time and place. For more information, see kaffir cabbage and see the Wikipedia article on kaffir as a racial term.
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves:great milletkaffirkafir cornSorghum bicolor
Word family
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