morokoshi

a word from vocabulary Japanese by Christopher K. Schmidt  
Word form morokoshi
Original script モロコシ・蜀黍・唐黍
LWT meaning(s)
Word meaning sorghum. Originally referred to China, attested for sorghum in 1775.
Analyzability semi-analyzable
Gloss moro-koshi [China-Yue]
Age Old Japanese [21] (710–794)
Lexical stratum wago
Year 書記 (720)
Register General