mealies

/ ˈmiːlɪz /

noun

1. functioning as singular a South African word for maize

Example Sentences

The water pots had been neglected, the pumpkins unwatered, the mealies unstamped.

From Literature

Food sellers roasted mealies and peanuts—the smell almost drove Nhamo mad.

From Literature

She ate roasted yams and mealies.

From Literature

She would have to spend her days pounding mealies and hauling water.

From Literature

On either side she saw hillocks covered with pumpkin vines, while beyond stood row upon row of ripe mealies.

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