maize
/meiz/
Definition
- 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.")
Noun
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a strong yellow color
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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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