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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a variety of grass of the species Sorghum vulgare. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   tall grasses grown for the elongated stiff-branched panicle used for brooms and brushes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

sorghum vulgare technicum

Etymology

From broom + corn, from its use as bristles for brooms.

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