Meaning & use

Millet

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Any of several small-seeded cereal grasses cultivated as food for people and livestock, especially in Africa and Asia.

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Millet has long been a staple grain in parts of India and sub-Saharan Africa.

The farmer rotated his fields between millet and sorghum each season.

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Valued for its drought tolerance, millet remains a vital crop in regions with limited rainfall.

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