noun
pearl millet
A type of millet, Pennisetum glaucum, often used as a grain crop in arid regions.
トウジンビエは乾燥に強い穀物です。
Pearl millet is a drought-resistant grain.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is preferred.
The name 唐人稗 (トウジンビエ) literally means 'Chinese person's barnyard millet', but the exact origin is uncertain. It likely refers to the plant's introduction from abroad.