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mealie

Syllabification: (meal·ie)
Pronunciation: /ˈmēlē/

Definition of mealie

noun

(usually mealies) chiefly South African
  • corn, especially sweet corn.
  • corn kernels: [as modifier]:mealie pudding
  • an ear of corn.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Afrikaans mielie, from Portuguese milho 'corn, millet' from Latin milium

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