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dur·ra

also dou·ra  (do͝or′ə)
n.
A variety of sorghum widely cultivated in dry regions of Africa and Asia for its grain. Also called Egyptian corn.

[Arabic ḏura, grain; see ḏrw in Semitic roots.]
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durra

(ˈdʌrə) ,

doura

or

dourah

n
(Plants) an Old World variety of sorghum, Sorghum vulgare durra, with erect hairy flower spikes and round seeds: cultivated for grain and fodder. Also called: Guinea corn or Indian millet
[C18: from Arabic dhurah grain]
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dur•ra

(ˈdʊər ə)

n.
a type of grain sorghum with slender stalks, cultivated in Asia and Africa and introduced into the U.S.
[1790–1800; < Arabic dhura(h)]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.durra - sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africadurra - sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa
grain sorghum - any of several sorghums cultivated primarily for grain
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