Meaning of the word teff in English

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teff

US /tef/
UK /tef/
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Noun

a fine grain, Eragrostis tef, cultivated in Ethiopia and Eritrea, used to make flour for injera (a traditional flatbread)

Example:
Teff is a staple food in Ethiopia.
Gluten-free products often use teff flour.