Mais

See also: mais, maïs, maís, máis, and màis

German

Etymology

From Spanish maíz, from Taino *mahis, *mahisi.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /maɪ̯s/
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Rhymes: -aɪ̯s

Noun

Mais m (genitive Mais or Maises, no plural)

maize; corn (US)

Usage notes

In German-speaking Europe, maize is commonest as a fodder crop. In cuisine, it is generally regarded and used as a vegetable, not a sort of grain.

Synonyms

Kukuruz (Austria)

Further reading

Mais in Duden online

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