maize

[meyz]

noun

1. (chiefly in British and technical usage) corn.

2. a pale yellow resembling the color of corn.

maize

/ meɪz /

noun

1. Also called: Indian corn. 

   1. a tall annual grass, Zea mays, cultivated for its yellow edible grains, which develop on a spike

   2. Usual US and Canadian name: corn. the grain of this plant, used for food, fodder, and as a source of oil See also sweet corn

2. 1. a yellow colour

   2. ( as modifier )

      a maize gown

Word History and Origins

Origin of maize¹

First recorded in 1545–55; from Spanish maíz, from Taíno (Hispaniola) mahís

Word History and Origins

Origin of maize¹

C16: from Spanish maiz, from Taino mahiz

Example Sentences

Ethanol is produced from crops like sugarcane and maize, and expanding its use means diverting farm produce into manufacturing more fuel.

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The young woman now relies on the sale of medical face masks to support her family - which even on a good day only brings in enough money to buy maize meal and paraffin.

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But as trade talks progress, Washington is eyeing bigger farm exports - maize, soya bean, cotton and corn - to help narrow its $45bn trade deficit with India.

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"We export products like maize, soya beans and sugar, but import expensive products such as fertilisers, medicine and furniture, so we need a huge amount of forex for this," she said.

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He says he applies about 800 tonnes of sewage sludge every year to fields where he grows maize destined for animal feed.

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