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maize

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/meɪz/ · maize

A type of cereal plant that produces grains used for food.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of cereal plant that produces grains used for food.

ایک قسم کا اناج کا پودا جو کھانے کے لیے دانے پیدا کرتا ہے۔

مکئی

makai

Synonyms

cornzea mayscerealکارنمکئیدانے دار

Common Collocations

  • maize crop
  • maize flour
  • sweet maize

Example Sentences

Maize is a staple food in many countries.

مکئی بہت سے ممالک میں بنیادی کھانا ہے۔

Makai bohat se mumalik mein buniyadi khana hai.

The farmer planted maize in his fields.

کسان نے اپنی کھیتوں میں مکئی بوئی۔

Kisaan ne apni kheton mein makai boi.

Maize can be processed into cornmeal.

مکئی کو کارن میدہ میں پروسیس کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

Makai ko corn meal mein process kiya ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

maze:Maize refers to the plant used for food, while a maze is a complicated network of paths or passages.

Word Family

maize corn
nounمکئی کا دانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'maize' by picturing a field of tall golden corn plants swaying in the wind.

Imagine a sunny farm with rows of maize plants ready for harvest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "maíz" — the source of food

First known use: 16th century

The term 'maize' originates from the Spanish word 'maíz', which itself comes from the Taíno word 'mahiz'. It was first introduced to English in the early 17th century.