maize

[ meyz ]

noun

1. (chiefly in British and technical usage) corn ¹( def 1 ).
2. a pale yellow resembling the color of corn.

maize

/ meɪz /

noun

1. Also calledIndian corn
   1. a tall annual grass, Zea mays, cultivated for its yellow edible grains, which develop on a spike
   2. the grain of this plant, used for food, fodder, and as a source of oil Usual US and Canadian namecorn 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

In the background are exposed brick buildings with corrugated iron roofs, ploughed fields, mango trees and maize crops.

From BBC

Before his accident he often helped his father on the family farm where they grew maize, sorghum and other grains.

From BBC

Like tomatoes, maize and potatoes, the pumpkin is indigenous to the Americas, with the earliest evidence of pumpkin consumption dating as far back as 8,000BC in Oaxaca, Mexico.

From Salon

It is not enough to contend with the worsening cost-of-living crisis in Kenya, which has pushed up the prices of essential household goods such as maize, wheat, rice and sugar.

From BBC

Pictures taken by Bujakera show a tub of maize meal - a staple carbohydrate in DR Congo - turned hard and dry, accompanied by a watery brown vegetable stew.

From BBC