"jawar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jawars [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi जवार (javār). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|जवार}} Hindi जवार (javār) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} jawar (usually uncountable, plural jawars)
  1. (India) Sorghum, Indian millet (Sorghum bicolor). Tags: India, uncountable, usually Categories (lifeform): Andropogoneae tribe grasses Synonyms: jawari, jooar, jowar, jowari, juari, jowarry, jowaur, jowarree, juarree

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