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Meaning of maize
The primary meaning of the word "maize" is a type of cereal plant.
Etymology of maize
The word "maize" has its origin in the Spanish form of the indigenous Taino word "mahiz", which was used to describe the plant in the Caribbean.
The term was later adopted into various European languages and spread globally as a result of colonization and trade.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Maize is defined by Oxford Languages as a tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears, native to America and widely cultivated for its seeds, which are used as food for humans and animals and as a source of cornmeal and oil.
- * It can also refer to the seeds of this plant, used as food.
Usage Examples
- Maize is a staple crop in many parts of the world, providing a significant source of nutrition.
- * The farmer planted maize in the spring and harvested it in the autumn.
- * Maize is used in a variety of products, including cornflakes, cornmeal, and corn oil.