durra
- noun
- /ˈdʌrə/
- UK
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durra
- Farmers in Egypt often grow durra for its drought-resistant qualities.
Examples
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Farmers prefer durra because it tolerates drought better than other grains.
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Durra is a staple crop in many arid regions of North Africa.
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The villagers harvested the durra to make traditional flatbread.
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The durra plant thrives in arid conditions.
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Farmers in dry regions often choose to grow durra because it requires less water than other grains.
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The durra grain is commonly used to make porridge in several African countries.
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In areas where rainfall is scarce, durra is a staple food source for many communities.
Synonyms
A grain plant grown in dry areas for food and animal feed
A type of grain plant grown in dry parts of Asia and North Africa for food and animal feed
A grain plant grown in dry places for food and animal feed
A grain plant called sorghum that people grow for food in dry regions of North Africa and Asia
Surface Forms
Etymology
Durra comes from Arabic durrah, a word that meant 'pearl' or a single 'grain'. Think of the durra grain like a tiny pearl that can grow in very dry places, which helps explain why durra names a drought‑tolerant sorghum grain.
