Sugarcane

Pronunciation
/SUG-er-cane/
Category
Botany
Singular
Sugarcane
Plural
Sugarcane

Definition

A tall perennial grass (Saccharum officinarum) grown for its sugar-rich stalks, used primarily for sugar production.

Etymology

Example

Sugarcane is a major agricultural crop in tropical regions.

Related Terms

  • Saccharum
  • Sugar
  • Agriculture