Meaning of the word maize in English

What does maize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

maize

US /meɪz/
UK /meɪz/
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Noun

a Central American cereal plant that yields large grains (corn or sweetcorn) set in rows on a cob. It is widely cultivated as a food crop and for livestock feed.

Example:
Fields of tall maize stretched as far as the eye could see.
The farmer harvested a large crop of maize this year.