jowar

noun

jo·​war jə-ˈwär How to pronounce jowar (audio)
: durra

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Rich ghee and sweet jowar (sorghum), nutty bajra (pearl millet), and earthy lentils, all rendered in mouth-watering dals and curries. — Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023 Health-forward organic ingredients such as amaranth and jowar (sorghum) are also incorporated into the dishes. — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu joār, juvār, from Sanskrit yavākāra barley-shaped, from yava barley + karoti he makes

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jowar was in 1800

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“Jowar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jowar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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