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maíz (noun)

A cereal plant that yields large kernels, also known as corn.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Ma' (Mother) and 'íz' (is). 'Maíz' is the Mother of all grains in the Americas. Mother is the source of life,...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'la maíz'. → El maíz.

Writing 'mais' without the accent or the z. → Maíz.

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