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non-maize

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/nɒn-meɪz/ · non-maize

Referring to agricultural products or crops that are not maize.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Referring to agricultural products or crops that are not maize.

وہ زراعی مصنوعات یا فصلیں جو مکئی سے متعلق نہیں ہیں۔

غیر مکئی

ghair makai

Synonyms

non-cornalternative cropsother grainsغیر مکئیمتبادل فصلیںدیگر اناج

Antonyms

maizecornمکئیکارن

Common Collocations

  • non-maize crops
  • non-maize products
  • non-maize agriculture

Example Sentences

Farmers are encouraged to plant non-maize crops to diversify their income.

کسانوں کو اپنے آمدنی کو متنوع بنانے کے لئے غیر مکئی فصلیں لگانے کی ترغیب دی جاتی ہے۔

Kisano ko apne aamdani ko mutanwi karne ke liye ghair makai faslain lagane ki targhib di jati hai.

Research on non-maize cereals is crucial for food security.

غیر مکئی اناج پر تحقیق خوراک کی سلامتی کے لئے اہم ہے۔

Ghair makai anaj par tehqiqat khoraak ki salamati ke liye ahem hai.

The government is investing in non-maize agriculture to reduce dependency on maize.

حکومت مکئی پر انحصار کم کرنے کے لئے غیر مکئی زراعت میں سرمایہ کاری کر رہی ہے۔

Hakoomat makai par inhisar kam karne ke liye ghair makai zira'at mein sarmaya kari kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

maize:Maize refers specifically to corn, while non-maize indicates crops that are not corn.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'non' as anything that is not maize.

Imagine a field with various crops like wheat, barley, and rice, but no maize.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "non-maize" — not related to maize (corn)

First known use: 20th century

The term 'non-maize' is used to describe agricultural products or crops that are not maize, often in discussions about crop rotation or biodiversity.