maize (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: corn , indian corn , zea mays ]

  2. a strong yellow color

    [ Syn: gamboge , lemon , lemon yellow ]

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