mealie

[ˈmiːli]

mealie Definition

• 1. (South African English) a maize plant or its ears, used as food for humans or animals
• 2. (South African English) a corn on the cob

Using mealie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mealie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had mealies and chicken for dinner.

• Example

  She roasted some mealies on the fire.

• Example

  I love eating mealies with butter.

• Example

  The farmer harvested a lot of mealies this year.

mealie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mealie

• corn
• maize
• sweetcorn

Phrases with mealie

• mealie pap

  a traditional South African dish made from ground maize, boiled with water to form a porridge-like consistency

  Example

  We had mealie pap with our braai.

• mealie bread

  a type of bread made from mealie meal (maize flour)

  Example

  I baked some delicious mealie bread for breakfast.

• mealie meal

  maize flour used in cooking

  Example

  I need to buy some mealie meal to make sadza.

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Summary: mealie in Brief

'Mealie' [ˈmiːli] is a South African English term for maize, specifically the plant or its ears, which are used as food for humans or animals. It can also refer to corn on the cob. Common phrases include 'mealie pap,' a traditional South African dish made from ground maize, and 'mealie bread,' a type of bread made from maize flour.