maize

Note: In the U.S., most people use the word corn and some may not recognize this word. This is a more international word.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /meɪz/
• SAMPA: /meIz/

• Audio (US)

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• Homophone: maze

Noun

Singular maize

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Maize is a kind of grain, usually with large yellow seeds, that is often eaten (also called corn).

   We will be eating maize tomorrow.

2. The plant corn grows on.

   We planted some maize in out garden last year.

• 
  Some maize
• 
  Some maize plants

Synonyms

• corn