mais

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-m1
Definitions
  • maize, corn plant, Zea mays
  • kernel(s) of maize / corn; sweetcorn; see also maiskorn

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian maiz derived from Taino mahis.

Origin

Taino

mahis

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