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maize Synonyms
Another word for maize
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• noun (Context 1)
A tall cereal grass (Zea mays) originally domesticated in Mesoamerica, widely cultivated for its large grains that are set in rows on a cob.
Usage Example
"The indigenous communities of Mesoamerica domesticated corn thousands of years ago, transforming it into a staple crop."
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corn
• noun (Context 2)
The edible grains of the maize plant, consumed as food by humans or used as livestock feed.
Usage Example
"The farmer harvested the fields of corn to grind the kernels into a fine flour."
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corn
• noun (Context 3)
A pale to vibrant yellow color resembling the kernels of corn.
Usage Example
"The artist mixed a touch of ochre into the white to achieve a perfect shade of yellow."
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yellow
• adjective (Context 4)
Having a pale yellow color resembling the grains of corn.
Usage Example
"She selected a yellow fabric for the curtains to bring a warm, subtle glow into the living room."
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yellow
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maize