maize
noun
Pronunciation: /meɪz/
Definition
A tall cereal plant that produces large yellow kernels on cobs, widely cultivated for food and animal feed.
Examples
Indigenous civilizations in the Americas relied heavily on maize as a primary staple crop.
The global production of maize has increased significantly to meet the rising demand for biofuels.
Farmers often rotate their fields between soybeans and maize to maintain soil health.
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