Zea mays

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun 1. A tall annual cereal grass : A plant species ( Zea mays ) cultivated for its large ears (cobs) which bear kernels (seeds). It is a major cereal crop. 2. The principal cereal of the Americas : The species widely grown in many varieties, forming a staple food in Mexico, Central America, and South America since ancient, pre-Columbian times. Usage Examples Noun : The field was pl...