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sorghum

sorg·hum

UK/ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ US/ˈsɔrɡʌm/ uncommon

noun

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Origin

From New Latin genus name Sorghum, from Italian sorgo, from Vulgar Latin *syricum (“Syrian”), from Sȳricus. Doublet of the synonyms sorgho (via French) and sorgo (via Italian).

Phrases

  • sorghum downy mildew
  • sorghum midge
  • sorghum molasses
  • sorghum rum
  • sorghum syrup
  • sorghum whiskey
  • sorghum whisky
  • sweet sorghum

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