Definition of "durra" [dur•ra]

• A cereal grain (Sorghum bicolor) of Asia and northern Africa, much cultivated in dry regions. Also called Egyptian corn. (noun)

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• "It's also known as durra, Egyptian millet, and milo as well as other nom de grains."
• "I've never tried the grain and didn't even know there was a grain until I did a little research -- although I've heard of both durra and Egyptian millet."
• "Bandeliah — whose stature was at least six feet four — yet nothing would be of any use to him, unless he could come to an agreement with Mabonga, the queen of the Houlas, to split a durra straw with him."