Millet (noun)

1. A type of grass that is grown for its small, round seeds, which are used as a cereal or for animal feed.
2. A cereal plant that is grown for its small, round seeds that are used for food.

Origin:

From old french millet, from latin milium, from proto-indo-european *mel- ("to grin.d")

Examples:

1. Millet is a staple food in many parts of Africa.
2. The birdseed contains millet.
3. The farmers grew millet, wheat and barley.
4. The porridge was made from millet.
5. The bread was made with millet flour.