Milo (en. Milo)

ˈmilo

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Forage plant of the genus Pennisetum, highly nutritious and used for livestock feed.

Milo is mainly cultivated in warm regions.

El milo se cultiva principalmente en regiones cálidas.

Grain from the milo plant, used for animal and human food.

Milo is becoming a popular ingredient in poultry feed.

El milo se está convirtiendo en un ingrediente popular en la alimentación de aves.

It is also associated with the term in some countries as a malt-based soft drink.

I had a frozen milo after the meal.

Tomé un milo helado después de la comida.

From English 'milo', derived from the name of the plant.

powdered milo

refers to a powdered food product derived from the milo plant.

milo en polvo

milo cultivation

refers to the agricultural activity related to the cultivation of this plant.

cultivo de milo

sorghum

Another type of grass similar to that used in animal feeding.

sorgo

forage

Plant or part of a plant used for animal feed.

forraje

It refers to an energy drink in some Latin American countries.

I had a milo to regain energy during the afternoon.

Me tomé un milo para recuperar energía durante la tarde.

In some regions, it means something that is easy or very simple.

That exam was a milo, I passed it without any problems.

Ese examen fue un milo, lo pasé sin problemas.