milo

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains

Etymology

Probably related to Portuguese milho (“millet”). In early European accounts, millet and sorghum were often confused.

In classic literature

Synonyms

milo maize

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