Definition for MIL'LET

MIL'LET, n. [Fr. millet or mil; It. miglio; Sp. mijo; L. milium; Sax. mil.]

A plant of the genus Milium, of several species, one of which is cultivated as an esculent grain. Encyc. The Indian millet is of the genus Holcus. Lee.

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