Maize

n.
  1. A large species of American grass of the genus Zea (Zea Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian corn, commonly called corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for men and animals.
    2. Maize eater (Zoöl.),
    a South American bird of the genus Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials.
    Maize yellow ,
    a delicate pale yellow.