"zea" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zeas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} zea (plural zeas)
  1. Any plant of the genus Zea. Categories (lifeform): Andropogoneae tribe grasses Related terms: zein
    Sense id: en-zea-en-noun-EHyckQZC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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