Meaning
An ear or kernel of maize; in plural as mass noun: maize, corn.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from Afrikaans mielie, from obsolete Dutch milie (“millet, maize”), from Old French mil (“millet”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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