"broomcorn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: broomcorns [plural]
Etymology: broom + corn, from its use as bristles for brooms Etymology templates: {{compound|en|broom|corn}} broom + corn Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} broomcorn (countable and uncountable, plural broomcorns)
  1. a variety of grass of the species Sorghum vulgare. Wikipedia link: broomcorn Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Andropogoneae tribe grasses Synonyms: broom corn Related terms: broomcorn millet

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