* General term for millet: கம்பு (kambu) is the most common and general term for millet in Tamil.
* Sorghum: கம்பு (kambu) is also the term for sorghum, a type of millet.
* Foxtail millet: திரி (thiri) is the Tamil word for foxtail millet.
* Pearl millet: சாமை (saamai) is the Tamil word for pearl millet.
* Finger millet: ராகி (raagi) is the Tamil word for finger millet.
So, if you're unsure of the specific type of millet, கம்பு (kambu) is the safest bet.