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flint maize

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun flint maize has 1 sense
  1. flint corn, flint maize, Yankee corn, Zea mays indurata - corn having kernels with a hard outer layer enclosing the soft endosperm
    --1 is a kind of field corn

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Term: Flint Maize

Description:

Flint maize, also known as flint corn or Indian corn, is a type of corn characterized by its hard, glassy kernels. It is named after its hard outer layer, which resembles flint stone. This variety of maize is widely cultivated and used for various purposes, including culinary, decorative, and cultural significance.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A type of corn with hard, glassy kernels, often used for culinary purposes.
  2. Noun: Corn used for decorative or cultural purposes.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She ground the flint maize into a fine flour to make cornbread.
  2. The harvest festival showcased beautiful wreaths made from colorful flint maize.
  3. We admired the traditional flint maize patterns painted on the pottery.

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