Meaning of maize in English

1. Pronunciation

   /meɪz/

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1. Noun

   maize

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: from Spanish maíz, from Taino mahiz

   Definitions

   1. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties

   Examples

   • « the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times »
2. 2. a strong yellow color