Definition

A type of plant that is grown mainly for its sweet juice, which can be used to make sugar and syrup, and is also used as animal feed.

Example

Farmers often grow sorgo to produce syrup and feed their livestock.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making syrup from sorgo?

No, I haven't! How does it taste?

It's really sweet and has a unique flavor.

Sounds interesting! I might give it a shot this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sorgo' comes from Italian 'sorgo', which refers to sorghum, a type of grain. The term is derived from the Arabic 'sorghum', which also refers to the same plant. Thus, 'sorgo' specifically denotes this grain crop.

Memory Tip

Think of the Italian word for sorghum, 'sorgo', which directly names the grain. This helps you remember that 'sorgo' refers to this specific type of grain.

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