Maize \Maize\, n. [Sp. maiz. fr. mahiz or mahis, is the language of the Island of Hayti.]

(Bot.) A large species of American grass of the genus Zea (Z. Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for men animals.

Maize eater (Zo["o]l.), a South American bird of the genus Pseudoleistes, allied to the troupials.

Maize yellow, a delicate pale yellow.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)