Fonio
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfəʊnjəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fonio is a noun meaning Digitaria exilis, a cereal cultivated in western Africa; white fonio.
Meaning
Digitaria exilis, a cereal cultivated in western Africa; white fonio.
More Meanings
- Digitaria iburua, a cereal cultivated in western Africa, black fonio
Example Sentences
There’s a certain magic to fonio, a tiny golden grain believed to be Africa’s oldest cultivated cereal. The ancient grain’s potential to solve pressing modern environmental and economic challenges inspired Pierre Thiam, the Senegalese-born chef, to become fonio’s No 1 champion.
Synonyms for fonio
Depending on context, synonyms include acha.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acha, fundi, feterita, ragi, dogfennel, doura.
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