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noun mi·lo \ ˈmī-(ˌ)lō \

Definition of milo

plural milos
: a small usually early and drought-resistant grain sorghum with compact bearded heads of large yellow or whitish seeds

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Origin and Etymology of milo

perhaps from Sesotho maili

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