durra

(do̵or′ə)

noun

a variety of grain-producing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) widely grown in Asia and Africa

See durra in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also dou·ra or dou·rah

noun

A cereal grain (Sorghum bicolor) of Asia and northern Africa, much cultivated in dry regions. Also called Egyptian corn.

Origin:

Origin: Arabic ḏura, grain; see ḏrw in Semitic roots

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