maize

n.

1. See corn¹ (sense 1).
2. A light yellow to moderate orange yellow.

[Spanish maíz, from Arawakan mahiz, mahís.]

maize maize adj.

A staple crop part of the food supply for humans and animals in many countries. One of its best uses is as a chopped green crop or as ensilage. Called also Zea mays. The grain is usually referred to as corn (3) in the USA or as maize in other countries. A full range of maize grain products is available and includes hominy, grits, maize germ meal and maize gluten meal (a high protein feed).

• m. crop poisoning — a form of carbohydrate engorgement caused when cattle accidentally gain access to a standing crop or when confined animals are fed too much of it. See also carbohydrate engorgement.
• m. stalk disease — caused by ingestion of maize stalks infected with Diplodia maydis fungus. Characterized by dullness, head pressing, compulsive walking. Called also cornstalk disease.

IN BRIEF: n. - A strong yellow color; Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties.

Tutor's tip: The rat reached the "maize" (tall annual cereal grass) at the end of the "maze "(a labyrinth) in under thirty seconds.

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