Maize Definition

maize
noun
  1. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
  2. a strong yellow color

"Maize" in song lyrics

See how maize is used in real songs:

  • "Keep it rockin like the stuff that we call maize"
    The Sugarhill Gang — Apache
  • "aaron maize"
    AOL — AOL
  • "american maize"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "maize"

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