Saccharum: meaning, definitions and examples
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saccharum
[ ˈsæ.kə.rəm ]
scientific term
Saccharum is a genus of plants in the family Poaceae, commonly known as sugarcanes. These plants are cultivated for their ability to produce sugar, which is extracted from their stalks. They are important agricultural crops in many tropical and subtropical countries.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Sugarcanes are a major crop in Brazil.
- The biofuel industry uses saccharum as a renewable resource.
- Saccharum species can grow up to 6 meters tall.
- In some cultures, saccharum is used in traditional medicines.
- The cultivation of saccharum has shaped many agricultural practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "saccharum" in other languages:
🇵🇹 açúcar
🇮🇳 गन्ना
🇩🇪 Zuckerrohr
🇮🇩 tebu
🇺🇦 цукор
🇵🇱 trzcina cukrowa
🇯🇵 サトウキビ
🇫🇷 canne à sucre
🇪🇸 caña de azúcar
🇹🇷 şeker kamışı
🇰🇷 사탕수수
🇸🇦 قصب السكر
🇨🇿 cukrová třtina
🇸🇰 cukrová trstina
🇨🇳 甘蔗
🇸🇮 sladkorna trska
🇮🇸 sykurroði
🇰🇿 қант қамысы
🇬🇪 შაქრის კუნძული
🇦🇿 şəkər qamışı
🇲🇽 caña de azúcar
Etymology
The term 'saccharum' comes from Latin, which itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'sakkharon' (σάκχαρον), meaning 'sugar'. The Greek word likely comes from a Semitic root, referring to the process of extracting or purifying sweet substances from plants. Over time, the taxonomy of sugarcane was formalized, leading to its classification under the genus Saccharum in the scientific literature. Sugarcane has been cultivated for thousands of years, tracing back to New Guinea and Southeast Asia, before spreading to India, Persia, and then to the Americas after the encounters of the Old World and the New World. This extensive history reflects the significance of saccharum as a crop that has influenced economies and cultures throughout human history.