Definition

A type of grain plant that is cultivated for food, animal feed, and biofuel, known for its drought resistance and ability to grow in poor soil.

Example

Farmers often grow sourgum because it requires less water than other crops.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with sourgum?

I haven't, but I've heard it's really versatile.

Yeah, I read that you can use sourgum in a lot of different recipes.

That sounds interesting! I should give it a shot sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sourgum originates from the combination of 'sour' (from Old English 'sūre', meaning having an acid taste) and 'gum' (from Old English 'goma', meaning a sticky substance). The word 'sourgum' refers to a type of tree known for its sour-tasting sap or gum.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sour' taste and the 'sticky substance' ('gum') to remember that 'sourgum' refers to a tree with a sour sap.

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