01 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 c…
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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.) Also: corn
Phrases & compounds
Maize eater —
a South American bird of the genus Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials.
Maize yellow —
a delicate pale yellow.