Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mealie
noun
ˈmē-lē
Definition
Mealie refers to a type of corn, particularly in Southern Africa, often used for milling into meal for cooking.
Examples
- Mealie meal is a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as mealie bread.
- In rural areas, people often grow their own mealies for food consumption.
- Our family enjoys a hearty stew made with mealies during summer gatherings.
Meaning
In the context of Southern African cuisine, mealie specifically denotes maize or corn that is commonly ground into meal or flour.
Synonyms
- corn
- maize
- cornmeal
