maize /(māz)/
maize
n.
- A large species of American grass of the genus Zea (Zea Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian corn, commonly called corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for men and animals. (Bot.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Maize eater
- a South American bird of the genus Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials.
- Maize yellow
- a delicate pale yellow.