zea

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a genus of grasses, most notably including the species Zea mays, which is commonly known as corn or maize.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к роду злаков, наиболее известным видом которого является Zea mays, широко известная как кукуруза или маис.

1. Corn B1 formal

   A type of cereal plant, Zea mays, that produces large grains (corn) used for food and animal feed.

   • The farmer planted Zea in the field this spring.
   • Zea is a staple crop in many parts of the world.
   • The Zea harvest was abundant this year.

   🇷🇺Кукуруза

   Synonyms: cornindian cornmaizemealie