noun
- Plural of jowar; a grain sorghum widely cultivated in India and Africa for food and fodder.
Usage: Also called great millet or durra; Common in South Asian and African agriculture
Examples
- Jowars are an important staple crop in rural India.
- The farmer planted several varieties of jowars to ensure a good harvest.
- Jowars can tolerate drought better than many other grain crops.
- In African countries, jowars are ground into flour for bread and porridge.
- The nutritional value of jowars makes them valuable for food security in developing regions.