maize

/meiz/
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maize

A farmer harvests ripe maize in a sunny field.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: A plant (Zea mays) widely cultivated for its edible grains, which grow on cobs. It is a major cereal crop, especially in the Americas.
    • A strong yellow color: A bright, golden-yellow color resembling that of ripe corn kernels.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Plant):
    • The farmer's field was full of tall, green maize.
    • Maize is a staple food in many parts of the world.
  • Noun (Color):
    • She painted the kitchen walls a cheerful maize.
Advanced Usage
  • "Indian maize": A term sometimes used to refer to corn, especially multi-colored varieties.
    • The decorative ears of Indian maize are often used for autumn displays.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corn (n): In American English, "corn" is the common term for "maize." In British English, "corn" can refer to the leading cereal crop of a region (e.g., wheat in England).
  • Sweetcorn (n): A variety of maize grown for its sweet-tasting kernels, typically eaten as a vegetable.
  • Corncob (n): The central core of an ear of maize on which the kernels grow.
Synonyms
  • Corn (primarily US English)
  • Indian corn (historical/descriptive)
Related Phrases

(Note: "Maize" itself is not typically used in phrasal verbs. Common phrases relate to its synonym "corn.")

Related Idioms

(Note: Common idioms use the word "corn," not "maize.")

maize

A farmer harvests ripe maize in a sunny field.

Noun
  1. a strong yellow color
  2. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

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