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jowar

noun
jo·​war | \ jə-ˈwär How to pronounce jowar (audio) \

Definition of jowar

: durra

First Known Use of jowar

1800, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jowar

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

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