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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.
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{Maize eater} (Zool.), a South American bird of the genus
{Pseudoleistes}, allied to the troupials.
{Maize yellow}, a delicate pale yellow.
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