1. A type of grain sorghum grown in warm regions, used for food and animal feed.
Usage: Also called kafir or kafir corn; primarily agricultural/botanical usage
2. A highly offensive historical slur for a Black African person, particularly in South African English.
Usage: offensive; archaic; derogatory; This sense is documented in historical and linguistic sources but is considered deeply insulting and should not be used except in educational or historical contexts

Examples

• Kaffir is a drought-resistant grain crop that thrives in arid climates.
• Farmers in the region have cultivated kaffir for generations as a reliable food source.
• The nutritional value of kaffir makes it an important staple in developing countries.
• Kaffir grain can be ground into flour for bread and porridge.