bajra
|baj-ra|
/ˈbɑːdʒrə/
pearl millet (staple grain)
Etymology
'bajra' originates from Hindi, specifically the word 'bājrā', where 'bājrā' meant 'pearl millet'.
'bajra' was borrowed into English from Hindi 'bājrā' during the colonial period as British writers described Indian crops; the loan entered agricultural vocabulary in the 18th–19th century.
Initially, it meant 'pearl millet' in the source language, and in English it has retained that primary meaning as the name of the grain/plant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the pearl millet plant or its grain (Pennisetum glaucum), a hardy cereal crop grown as a staple in arid and semi-arid regions, especially in South Asia and Africa.
Bajra is an important staple crop in many parts of rural India.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/02 19:04