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/maˈiθ/ ES
/maˈis/ MX
Translation
corn, maize
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Word origin
From Taino mahis, the word used by the Indigenous people of the Caribbean, borrowed into Spanish after 1492. It gives English 'maize'.
- Origin
- Taino
- Root
- mahis
- English cognates
- maize
Grammar
Examples
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Corn grows very tall in summer.
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We bought cornflour at the market.
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The cornfields cover the whole valley.
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I like grilled corn with a little salt.
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How much does a kilo of corn cost?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 11: maíz, abogada, fama and 7 more words.