"maize" meaning in English

See maize in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /meɪz/ Audio: en-us-maize.ogg [US] Forms: maize, – [plural]
Head templates: {{noun4}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Maize is a kind of grain, usually with large yellow seeds, that is often eaten (also called corn).
    Sense id: simple-maize-en-noun-OOaVAAjp
  2. The plant corn grows on.
    Sense id: simple-maize-en-noun-gU4WHCDv
     
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