zea

Meanings

• noun

  A type of grass or cereal crop belonging to the Poaceae family, commonly known as maize or corn.

  - "Zea mays is a major food source for humans and animals."
  - "The zea plant is grown extensively in North America."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Greek word ζεά (zea), meaning 'grain' or 'ear of corn'.

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Trivia

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1. Zea mays is the most widely grown cereal crop in the world.

2. Corn is used to make a variety of food products, including cornflakes, corn syrup, and popcorn.

3. The tallest corn stalk on record was over 12 meters (39 feet) tall.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maize: A common name for Zea mays, used to refer to the edible parts of the plant, including the grain or kernels.

2. Corn: Another common name for Zea mays, used to refer to the grain or the plant itself.

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Culture

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Zea is a staple food crop and is widely used in various cuisines around the world. It is also used in making biofuels and other industrial applications. In literature, zea is often used as a symbol of abundance and fertility.

How to Memorize "zea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, green plant with large ears of golden kernels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zea with the image of a cornfield or a cornucopia.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zebras Eat Apples' to remember the word: Zea = Ze, A = Apples

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