Millet

/ˈmɪl.ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Any of various cereal grasses that produce small seeds, cultivated for food and fodder.

Millet is a common staple in many parts of Africa and Asia.

The seeds of these grasses, used as food.

She prefers to include millet in her diet due to its high nutritional value.

A group of grass species known for their drought resistance and ability to grow in poor soil conditions.

Farmers often turn to millet during dry seasons as it requires less water than other crops.

Millet grains are often ground into flour for baking or used in porridge.

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.

Informally refers to a cheap or basic food item.

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