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maize

/meɪz/

maizesubstantiv

maizes

Pl.

Übersetzungen

Maize is a staple food in many countries.

Кукуруза является основным продуктом питания во многих странах.

Definitionen

A cereal plant that yields large grains (corn or sweetcorn) set in rows on a cob, widely grown in America and used as food for humans and livestock.

The farmer planted several acres of maize to ensure a good harvest for the season.

The grain or seed of the maize plant, used as food.

Maize is a staple food in many parts of the world, often ground into flour for bread.

A pale yellow colour resembling that of maize kernels.

The room was painted a soft shade of maize.

Synonyme

zea mays

sweet corn

Indian corn

maizeadjektiv

/meɪz/

Used attributively and as a colour term.

Definitionen

Relating to or made from maize.

Maize meal is a common ingredient in many African dishes.

Of a pale yellow colour like that of maize kernels.

She chose a maize dress for the summer wedding.

Synonyme