What does MAIZE mean?
Maize
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definitions:
- a tall cereal plant that produces large grains, or kernels, set in rows on a cob
- the grains of this plant, used for food and fodder
- Pronunciations:
- US: /meɪz/
- UK: /meɪz/
- Origin and Usage: Maize is a word of Spanish origin, derived from the Taíno word "mahiz". It is primarily used in North America, where it is a staple food crop and is also used for animal feed. It is also used in many other parts of the world, including Africa, where it is an important food crop.
- Synonyms: corn, sweetcorn, Zea mays
- Related Words: wheat, barley, sorghum, rye, flax
- Example Sentences:
- She made a delicious soup with fresh maize kernels.
- Maize is a major crop in many parts of the world.
- The farmers harvested their maize crop in the fall.
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