Sorghum caudatum
- noun
- Specialized
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sorgo caudatum
- The grains of Sorghum caudatum are used to make porridge and bread.
Examples
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Farmers in Nigeria often grow Sorghum caudatum for its nutritious grain.
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Did you know that Sorghum caudatum is a staple food in many West African countries?
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Sorghum caudatum is an important crop for many farmers in West Africa.
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Researchers are studying Sorghum caudatum for its drought resistance and high yield.
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Sorghum caudatum is commonly grown by farmers in West Africa for its edible grains.
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The nutritious grains from Sorghum caudatum are often used to prepare traditional dishes.
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In West Africa, Sorghum caudatum plays a vital role in food security and local agriculture.
Synonyms
A grain plant like corn with very large soft white grains from Sudan
A plant from Sudan that makes large soft white grains
Surface Forms
Morphology
sorghum + caudatum
This is a Linnaean binomial where 'sorghum' clearly identifies the plant genus and the second element is a Latin species epithet; the structure therefore signals 'a type/species of sorghum'. However, the species epithet 'caudatum' is a Latin/formal name (not a common English word) and does not convey a predictable, fully compositional meaning to a B1 learner, so the phrase is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Sorghum caudatum comes from Sorghum and caudatum, a Latin word meaning 'tailed' because the grain heads look like little tails. That 'tailed' sorghum has long been grown in West Africa for its grain, which people use to make porridge and bread.
