KAFFIR
\kˈafi͡ə], \kˈafiə], \k_ˈa_f_iə]\
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important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves
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an offensive term for any Black African
By Princeton University
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