eleusine

/ɛljuːˈsaɪniː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of grass, Eleusine coracana, native to Africa, widely cultivated for its edible seeds.

“The village relied on eleusine as a staple crop for food.”

Synonyms

  • finger millet
  • ragi

Antonyms

  • invasive weed
  • poisonous plant