maize
beginnerA1/meɪz/ · maize
A type of cereal plant that produces grains used for food.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.