maize

[meɪz]

maize Definition

a tall plant with a central stem bearing leaves, flowers, and ears of grain, or the grain itself, which is used as food for humans and animals.

Using maize: Examples

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

• Example

  The farmer harvested the maize crop.

• Example

  Maize is a staple food in many countries.

• Example

  The maize fields stretched as far as the eye could see.

maize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for maize

• corn
• sweetcorn
• maize corn

Phrases with maize

• maize flour

  flour made from maize grains

  Example

  She used maize flour to make tortillas.

• maize oil

  oil extracted from maize seeds

  Example

  Maize oil is used in cooking and as a biodiesel fuel.

• maize syrup

  a sweet syrup made from maize starch

  Example

  Maize syrup is often used as a sweetener in processed foods.

Origins of maize

from Spanish 'maíz', from Taíno 'mahiz'

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Summary: maize in Brief

'Maize' [meɪz] refers to a tall plant that produces ears of grain, or the grain itself, which is used as food for humans and animals. It is also known as 'corn' or 'sweetcorn'. Examples include 'The farmer harvested the maize crop.' and 'Maize is a staple food in many countries.' Other forms of maize include maize flour, maize oil, and maize syrup.