kaffir corn en · NOUN
Etymology
This name for sorghum is probably connected with both the distinction of Muslim versus non-Muslim and the distinction of sub-Saharan Black race versus other race; the history of usage of the word kaffir includes derogation, depending on time and place. For more information, see kaffir cabbage and see the Wikipedia article on kaffir as a racial term.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Sorghum cultivars (Sorghum bicolor vars.), used as a food for people and animals and in ethanol production.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kaffir | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kafir corn | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kafir | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
kaffir beer · kaffir cabbage · Indian corn · kaffir lime · kaffir bread