Meaning & Definition of word "Millet"

Millet

/ˈmɪl.ɪt/

1. Any of various cereal grasses that produce small seeds, cultivated for food and fodder.
- Example: Millet is a common staple in many parts of Africa and Asia.
2. The seeds of these grasses, used as food.
- Example: She prefers to include millet in her diet due to its high nutritional value.
3. A group of grass species known for their drought resistance and ability to grow in poor soil conditions.
- Example: Farmers often turn to millet during dry seasons as it requires less water than other crops.
4. Millet grains are often ground into flour for baking or used in porridge.
- Example: Many gluten-free recipes call for millet flour as a base ingredient.

From the Old French 'millet', derived from Latin 'milium'.

millet bread:

Bread made from millet flour.

millet porridge:

A dish made by cooking millet in water or milk.

quinoa:

A high-protein grain often used as a substitute for millet.

barley:

A cereal grain used for food and animal fodder.

sorghum:

A drought-resistant cereal grain related to millet.

Meaning: Informally refers to a cheap or basic food item.

Example Sentence: After the budget cuts, we had to eat millet for every meal.