maize

UK
/meɪz/
US
/meɪz/

Traduzioni

maizenoun
maizes
pl
Maize is a staple food in many countries.
Кукуруза является основным продуктом питания во многих странах.
Sinonimi
zea mays
sweet corn
Indian corn
maizeadjective
UK
/meɪz/
US
/meɪz/
Used attributively and as a colour term.

Definizioni

maizenoun
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.
maizeadjective
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.