noun
Uncommon
maize
mayz
Maize (noun) means a tall cereal plant with large ears of kernels; known as "corn" in American English. Example: “Fields of maize stretched to the horizon.”
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A tall cereal plant with large ears of kernels; known as "corn" in American English.
"Fields of maize stretched to the horizon."
"The tortillas are made from ground maize."
How to use maize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe grain crop most Americans call "corn" — tall stalks with cobs of yellow kernels.
UK vs US
British English generally says "maize"; American English almost always says "corn."
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Common pairings
maize field
grow maize
maize crop
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Word forms
- Plural
- maizes
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish maíz, from a Taíno word for the plant.
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What does “maize” mean?
The word “maize” means a tall cereal plant with large ears of kernels; known as "corn" in American English. In plain terms, the grain crop most Americans call "corn" — tall stalks with cobs of yellow kernels.
How do you pronounce “maize”?
“Maize” is pronounced mayz (/meɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “maize” in a sentence?
Here is “maize” used in a sentence: “Fields of maize stretched to the horizon.”
What part of speech is “maize”?
“Maize” is a noun.
Where does the word “maize” come from?
The word “maize” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish maíz, from a Taíno word for the plant.
Is “maize” a common word?
“Maize” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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