corn

a cereal plant that produces grains in a long, narrow case called an ear or cob; the grain itself

maíz

• corn field

Collocations corn field · corn on the cob

• The corn fields were golden in autumn.

  Los campos de maíz eran dorados en otoño.

the grains of the corn plant, used as food; a meal made from these grains

maíz (granos), maíz molido

• corn on the cob

Collocations corn flakes · corn oil

• She likes to eat corn on the cob.

  Ella le gusta comer maíz en el huso.

sweetcorn; a sweet, yellow vegetable that grows on the corn plant and is eaten as food

maíz dulce

• sweet corn

Collocations sweet corn · corn syrup

• They serve sweet corn in the summer.

  Sirven maíz dulce en verano.

the whole ear of corn, cooked and eaten as food

maíz en el huso

• corn on the cob

Collocations grilled corn on the cob · buttered corn on the cob

• Grill some corn on the cob for a quick snack.

  Asa un poco de maíz en el huso para una merienda rápida.

a thick, sweet liquid made from corn that is used in cooking and as a food additive

jarabe de maíz

• corn syrup

Collocations high-fructose corn syrup · corn syrup solids

• High-fructose corn syrup is used in many soft drinks.

  El jarabe de maíz alto en fructosa se usa en muchos refrescos.

a white powder made from corn that is used in cooking and as a food additive to thicken sauces, etc.

harina de maíz

• corn starch

Collocations corn starch · corn flour

• Add a little cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

  Añade un poco de harina de maíz para espesar la salsa.

a powder made from dried corn that is used in cooking, especially to make bread or porridge

harina de maíz

• corn meal

Collocations corn meal mush · polenta (Italian)

• Mix the cornmeal with water and cook it.

  Mezcla la harina de maíz con agua y cocínala.

a cooking oil made from corn that is used in food preparation and as a food additive

aceite de maíz

• corn oil

Collocations corn oil · vegetable oil (includes corn)

• Use corn oil for frying.

  Usa aceite de maíz para freír.