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maize

Pronunciation: /meɪz/

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Definition of maize

noun

[mass noun] British

a Central American cereal plant which yields large grains (corn or sweetcorn) set in rows on a cob. The many varieties include some used for stockfeed and corn oil.
- Zea mays, family Gramineae