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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
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 (Zo["o]l.), a South American bird of the genus
Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials.
Maize yellow, a delicate pale yellow.
[1913 Webster]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
Maize \Maize\, n. [Sp. maiz. fr. mahiz or mahis, is the language
of the Island of Hayti.] (Bot.)
A large species of American grass of the genus Zea ({Z.
Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian
corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for
men animals.
Maize eater (Zo["o]l.), a South American bird of the genus
Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials.
Maize yellow, a delicate pale yellow.
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