maize
[ meyz ]
/ meɪz /
noun
(chiefly in British and technical usage) corn1 (def. 1).
a pale yellow resembling the color of corn.
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Origin of maize
First recorded in 1545–55; from Spanish maíz, from Taíno (Hispaniola) mahís
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH maize
maize , mazeWords nearby maize
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British Dictionary definitions for maize
maize
/ (meɪz) /
noun
Also called: Indian corn
- a tall annual grass, Zea mays, cultivated for its yellow edible grains, which develop on a spike
- the grain of this plant, used for food, fodder, and as a source of oilUsual US and Canadian name: corn See also sweet corn
- a yellow colour
- (as modifier)a maize gown
Word Origin for maize
C16: from Spanish maiz, from Taino mahiz
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