maize
BrE /meɪz/ AmE /meɪz/
noun en → es
a tall cereal plant with large yellow grains that grow on a thick central stem; the dried grain of this plant, used as food or to make flour
maíz
- grow maize
Collocations corn field · harvesting maize
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Maize is the main crop in this region.
El maíz es el cultivo principal en esta región.
the dried grain of the maize plant, used as food or to make flour; cornflour made from ground maize
maíz, harina de maíz
- eat maize
Collocations corn meal · maize flour
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They use maize to make tortillas.
Usan el maíz para hacer tortillas.