noun
- A grain sorghum with small seeds, grown in Africa and Asia for food and animal feed.
Usage: Also called durrah or dura; primarily used in agricultural and botanical contexts
Examples
- Durra is a staple crop in many parts of Sudan and Ethiopia.
- The farmer planted durra because it is drought-resistant and requires less water than wheat.
- Durra seeds are ground into flour for making porridge and bread.
- In arid regions, durra serves as an important source of nutrition for both humans and livestock.
- The durra harvest was abundant this year despite the dry season.