pearl millet

noun

1. a tall grass, Pennisetum americanum (or P. glaucum ), cultivated in Africa, Asia, and the southern U.S. for its edible seeds and as a forage plant.

pearl millet

noun

1. a tall grass, Pennisetum glaucum, cultivated in Africa, E Asia, and the southern US as animal fodder and for its pearly white seeds, which are used as grain

Word History and Origins

Origin of pearl millet¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

They’ve returned to planting drought-resistant traditional grains like finger millet, pearl millet, and sorghum.

From MIT Technology Review