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Mealie (noun) means a cob or kernel of maize; in the plural, maize or corn as a whole.

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A cob or kernel of maize; in the plural, maize or corn as a whole.

"My mother planted and harvested her own mealies." — Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom (1994)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans mielie, which came from the obsolete Dutch milie (“millet, maize”), in turn from Old French mil (“millet”).

Rhymes for mealie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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"mealie" (noun) means a cob or kernel of maize; in the plural, maize or corn as a whole.

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