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| kao·li·ang [ kòwlee áng ] |
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1. grain sorghum: a type of sorghum cultivated in China for its grain. Use: food grain, making liquor. Latin name Sorghum bicolor.
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2. alcoholic beverage: a strong alcoholic beverage made from the stalks of kaoliang
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| [Early 20th century. < Chinese gāoliang< gāo "high" + liáng "fine grain"] |
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