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maize    音标拼音: [m'ez]
n. 玉蜀黍,黄色
a. 玉蜀黍色的,黄色的

玉蜀黍,黄色玉蜀黍色的,黄色的

maize
n 1: tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears:
widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the
principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America
since pre-Columbian times [synonym: {corn}, {maize}, {Indian
corn}, {Zea mays}]
2: a strong yellow color [synonym: {gamboge}, {lemon}, {lemon
yellow}, {maize}]

maize \maize\ (m[=a]z), n. [Sp. maiz. fr. mahiz or mahis, is the
language of the Island of Haiti.] (Bot.)
A large species of American grass of the genus {Zea} ({Zea
Mays}), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian
corn, commonly called {corn}. Also, its seed, growing on
cobs, and used as food for men and animals.
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{Maize eater} (Zool.), a South American bird of the genus
{Pseudoleistes}, allied to the troupials.

{Maize yellow}, a delicate pale yellow.
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Corn \Corn\, n. [AS. corn; akin to OS. korn, D. koren, G., Dan.,
Sw., & Icel. korn, Goth. ka['u]rn, L. granum, Russ. zerno.
Cf. {Grain}, {Kernel}.]
1. A single seed of certain plants, as wheat, rye, barley,
and maize; a grain.
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2. The various farinaceous grains of the cereal grasses used
for food, as wheat, rye, barley, maize, oats.
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Note: In Scotland, corn is generally restricted to oats, in
the United States, to maize, or {Indian corn} (see
sense 3), and in England to wheat.
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3. a tall cereal plant ({Zea mays}) bearing its seeds as
large kernels in multiple rows on the surface of a hard
cylindrical ear, the core of which (the cob) is not
edible; -- also called {Indian corn} and, in technical
literature, {maize}. There are several kinds; as, {yellow
corn}, which grows chiefly in the Northern States, and is
yellow when ripe; {white corn} or {southern corn}, which
grows to a great height, and has long white kernels;
{sweet corn}, comprising a number of sweet and tender
varieties, grown chiefly at the North, some of which have
kernels that wrinkle when ripe and dry; {pop corn}, any
small variety, used for popping. Corn seeds may be cooked
while on the ear and eaten directly, or may be stripped
from the ear and cooked subsequently. The term {Indian
corn} is often used to refer to a primitive type of corn
having kernels of varied color borne on the same cob; it
is used for decoration, especially in the fall.
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4. The plants which produce corn, when growing in the field;
the stalks and ears, or the stalks, ears, and seeds, after
reaping and before thrashing.
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In one night, ere glimpse of morn,
His shadowy flail had thrashed the corn. --Milton.
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5. A small, hard particle; a grain. "Corn of sand." --Bp.
Hall. "A corn of powder." --Beau. & Fl.
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{Corn ball}, a ball of popped corn stuck together with soft
candy from molasses or sugar.

{Corn bread}, bread made of Indian meal.

{Corn cake}, a kind of corn bread; johnny cake; hoecake.

{Corn cockle} (Bot.), a weed ({Agrostemma Githago} syn.
{Lychnis Githago}), having bright flowers, common in grain
fields.

{Corn flag} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Gladiolus}; --
called also {sword lily}.

{Corn fly}. (Zool.)
(a) A small fly which, in the larval state, is injurious
to grain, living in the stalk, and causing the disease
called "gout," on account of the swelled joints. The
common European species is {Chlorops t[ae]niopus}.
(b) A small fly ({Anthomyia ze}) whose larva or maggot
destroys seed corn after it has been planted.

{Corn fritter}, a fritter having green Indian corn mixed
through its batter. [U. S.]

{Corn laws}, laws regulating trade in corn, especially those
in force in Great Britain till 1846, prohibiting the
importation of foreign grain for home consumption, except
when the price rose above a certain rate.

{Corn marigold}. (Bot.) See under {Marigold}.

{Corn oyster}, a fritter containing grated green Indian corn
and butter, the combined taste resembling that of oysters.
[U.S.]

{Corn parsley} (Bot.), a plant of the parsley genus
({Petroselinum segetum}), a weed in parts of Europe and
Asia.

{Corn popper}, a utensil used in popping corn.

{Corn poppy} (Bot.), the red poppy ({Papaver Rh[oe]as}),
common in European cornfields; -- also called {corn rose}.


{Corn rent}, rent paid in corn.

{Corn rose}. See {Corn poppy}.

{Corn salad} (Bot.), a name given to several species of
{Valerianella}, annual herbs sometimes used for salad.
{Valerianella olitoria} is also called {lamb's lettuce}.


{Corn stone}, red limestone. [Prov. Eng.]

{Corn violet} (Bot.), a species of {Campanula}.

{Corn weevil}. (Zool.)
(a) A small weevil which causes great injury to grain.
(b) In America, a weevil ({Sphenophorus ze[ae]}) which
attacks the stalk of maize near the root, often doing
great damage. See {Grain weevil}, under {Weevil}.
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  • Maize - Wikipedia
    Maize ( ˈmeɪz ; Zea mays), also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain The leafy stalk of the plant gives rise to male inflorescences or tassels which produce pollen, and female inflorescences called ears The ears yield grain, known as kernels or seeds In modern commercial varieties, these are usually yellow or white; other varieties
  • What Is Maize and Its Uses - cmsindustries. org
    Discover what maize is and its various uses in food, industry, and agriculture Learn how this versatile crop supports economies daily life worldwide
  • Maize - Zea mays | Kew
    Maize is a cultivated grass that usually reaches around 3m in height The stems have dark green and shiny leaves that grow alternately along either side At the top of the stem, numerous male flowers are arranged in a complex structure resembling tassels, and release pollen when blown by the wind The seeds of the maize plant are known as ears, and form in between the stem and the leaves
  • Maize quick facts - Earth@Home: Evolution
    Maize is grown primarily for its kernels, which are high in starch, but also contain fiber, oil, and protein Among its many uses, whole or milled maize grain (for example, corn flour and corn meal) is a food source for people and livestock, such as chickens, cows, and hogs
  • Maize - New World Encyclopedia
    Maize, also known as corn and Indian corn, is any of the diverse cultured forms of the annual cereal grass (family Poaceae) of the species Zea mays L, or the seed of this plant, which grows as large grains set in rows on an “ear” or “cob ” Generally, the term corn, which is the term popular in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia for this plant and seed, is a generic
  • Maize: Overview
    Maize is a model organism in research Maize cultivars include inbred lines, single-cross hybrids, double-cross hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties Biotechnology has allowed for reduced inputs and higher outputs in maize production; however, some societies have concerns regarding the use of genetically modified maize
  • Maize: Multipurpose Edible Grain (Explained) - Cultivation Agriculture
    Maize (Zea mays L ) is the leading grain in the world with an annual production of more than 1 billion tons in 2013, and it constitutes staple foods for large groups of people in Latin America, Africa, and Asia Maize production has increased the most because of its greater adaptation to different ecological systems and strong demand for bioethanol and animal feed and for the production of
  • Maize - IITA
    Maize is the most important cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and an important staple food for more than 1 2 billion people in SSA and Latin America More than 300 million Africans depend on maize as the main staple food crop All parts of the crop can be used for food and non-food products Maize accounts for 30−50% of low-income household expenditures in Africa Over 30% of the
  • Maize: An Introduction | Springer Nature Link
    Maize (Zea mays L ) is the cereal crop with highest production in the world It is cultivated across >170 countries due to its multifaceted utility in food, feed, fodder, and numerous other industries In order to meet its sustained demand in long-run, continuous improvement is most important which requires a multidisciplinary approach encompassing breeding, agronomy, entomology, pathology
  • Maize - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Maize or Indian corn[1] (called corn in some countries) is Zea mays, a member of the grass family Poaceae It is a cereal grain which was first grown by people in ancient Central America





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