maize
/meɪz/
noun
- A tall plant grown for its large yellow or white seeds (corn), used for food and animal feed.
- Maize is a staple crop in many parts of Africa and the Americas.
- We bought fresh maize at the farmers' market to grill for dinner.
- Farmers in the Midwest harvest maize in the fall.
- The seeds (kernels) of the maize plant, eaten as a vegetable or ground into flour.
- The tortillas were made from ground maize flour.
- She added maize to the soup for extra sweetness and texture.
- Popcorn is made from a special type of maize that pops when heated.
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