Sorghum (noun)

1. A cereal plant that is cultivated for its grain, which is ground to make flour or fermented to make beer.
2. The grain of this plant, which is used for food and animal feed.

Origin:

From latin sorghum, from greek σόρϝος (sórphos), from a non-indo-european language.

Examples:

1. Sorghum is a staple food crop in Africa and parts of Asia.
2. Sorghum is drought-resistant and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.
3. Sorghum is a gluten-free grain that can be used as a substitute for wheat.
4. Sorghum is used to make syrup, a sweetener similar to molasses.
5. Sorghum is an important crop for livestock feed.