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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
maize \maize\ (m[=a]z), n. [Sp. maiz. fr. mahiz or mahis, is the language of the Island of Haiti.] (Bot.) A large species of American grass of the genus Zea (Zea Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian corn, commonly called corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for men and animals. [1913 Webster] Maize eater (Zool.), a South American bird of the genus Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials. Maize yellow, a delicate pale yellow. [1913 Webster] | ||
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