English Explanatory Dictionary

milo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. sorghum
name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
  2. An English surname originating as a patronymic transferred from the given name.
noun
  1. A drink of Milo chocolate.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪloʊ/

Word forms

milo milos

Etymology

Probably related to Portuguese milho (“millet”). In early European accounts, millet and sorghum were often confused.

Related words

stylo milo

Derived words

milo disease Milo dinosaur
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