corn grits

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. hominy grits.

Word History and Origins

Origin of corn grits¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Mubaska (mabaska) ang linung-ag nga mais kun kúlang ug túbig, The corn grits will be dry if they lack water.

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Hagusi (hagusa) ang mais ug tigúma ang tiktik, Polish the corn grits and save the corn powder.

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Mahal na ang prisyu sa bugas mais karun, The price of corn grits has increased.

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Dere am cornbread and cornmeal mush and corn hominy and corn grits and parched corn for drink, 'stead of tea or coffee.

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Brewers' grains are the residue of barley malt and corn grits.

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