n. [ Sp. maiz. fr. mahiz or mahis, is the language of the Island of Haiti. ] (Bot.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Maize eater (Zool.), a South American bird of the genus Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials. -- Maize yellow, a delicate pale yellow. [ 1913 Webster ]