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M

maize

Maize is a grain from the family of sweet grasses that originated in South America. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. It is one of the most common grain crops in the world and is an important component of animal feed.

Translations :

Français
  • maïs, m

Céréale originaire du Mexique, de la famille des graminées.

Deutsch
  • Mais, m

Ursprünglich aus Mexiko stammendes Getreide aus der Familie der Süssgräser.

Italiano
  • mais, m
Español
  • maíz, m
Català
  • blat de moro, m
Nederlands
  • mais, m
Dansk
  • majs
Svenska
  • majs
Česky
  • kukuřice, f
Image

Maize (corn) cob

Image

Grains of maize (US: corn)