Milo

/ˈmiːloʊ/ noun

Definition

a type of grain sorghum used for food, animal feed, or in manufacturing.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Bantu languages of Africa where the grain was cultivated. Some sources suggest it may relate to Somali or other African languages. Became common in English around the early 1900s.

Kelly Says

Milo is one of the world's most important crops in Africa and Asia, yet most English speakers don't know the word—it shows how our language reflects what we grow and trade in our own regions!

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