noun
- plural of doura; a grain sorghum grown in Africa and Asia for food and fodder
Usage: also spelled durra or durrah; chiefly used in agricultural and botanical contexts
Examples
- Farmers in the Sahel region cultivate douras as a drought-resistant crop.
- The douras harvest provided enough grain to feed the village through the dry season.
- Douras are valued for their ability to thrive in arid climates.
- Traditional recipes in North Africa often use douras flour for bread-making.