mealie

American  

[mee-lee] / ˈmi li /

noun

South African.

1. Sometimes mealies. corn; maize.

2. an ear of corn.

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mealie British  

/ ˈmiːlɪ /

noun

1. an ear of maize See also mealies

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Etymology

Origin of mealie

1850–55; < Afrikaans mielie < Portuguese milho maize, millet < Latin milium millet

Example Sentences

She has her hands on a mealie grinder, a stone used to grind grain.

From BBC

“Nhamo! You lazy girl! It’s your turn to pound the mealies,” called the voice.

From Literature

“In January, I would pay $10 U.S. to buy a pack of mealie meal, cooking oil, sugar and salt and this would push me through the month,” said Muyererwa, 28.

From Washington Post

The aunties set about boiling the mealie meal in the rice pot.

From Literature

Hiring a photographer cost the same as a week's worth of mealie meal, the cornmeal used to make sadza.

From Literature