Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maise

Noun
/meɪz/
Definition
A variant spelling of ‘maize’, referring to corn, especially in its early stage of growth.
Examples
  • In the summer, the fields were filled with tall maise swaying in the breeze.
  • The farmer harvested the maise before the first frost arrived.
  • Maise is a key ingredient in many traditional dishes.
Meaning
Maise is often used to describe the plant that produces corn, which is a staple food in many cultures around the world.
Synonyms
  • Corn
  • maize
  • feed corn