broomcorn millet; glutinous millet
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broomcorn millet (the plant); Panicum miliaceum var. contractum
A drought-resistant cereal crop mainly cultivated in northern China. The plant is distinct from common millet (谷子) by its sticky glutinous grain.
Broomcorn millet is a drought-resistant food crop.
Farmers are growing broomcorn millet in the fields.
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The broomcorn millet plant has long, slender leaves and pale yellow seeds.
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broomcorn millet (the grain); glutinous millet; husked grain called 黄米
When husked, the grain is known as 黄米 (huángmǐ, yellow millet) and is valued for its stickiness when cooked. Used to make traditional sticky cakes and fermented beverages.
Husked broomcorn millet becomes yellow millet, which can be used to make cakes.
Wine brewed from broomcorn millet has a unique aroma.
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Northern Chinese often eat New Year cakes made from broomcorn millet during the Spring Festival.