What is another word for genus sorghum?
Pronunciation:
[ d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɔːɡəm], [ dʒˈɛnəs sˈɔːɡəm], [ dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ə_s s_ˈɔː_ɡ_ə_m]
Similar words: wheat grass, corn, corn crop, wheat crop
Synonyms for Genus sorghum:
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How to use "Genus sorghum" in context?
Genus sorghum is a genus of six species of cereal grains that are native to Africa. All species of sorghum are annual grasses that grow to a height of 1 to 1.5 m. Each species has a specific niche in the grasslands where it grows, but all are drought tolerant. The grains of sorghum are small, and have a hull or seed coat. They are used for human food, animal feed, and as a raw material for ethanol and other industrial products.
Holonyms for Genus sorghum:
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Hyponym for Genus sorghum:
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monocot genus, liliopsid genus.
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Meronym for Genus sorghum:
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sorghum.
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