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Meaning of maíz




Danilo Enrique Noreña Benítez

maíz
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Common name of a grass plant of edible fruits called cobs, corn, chócolos or corn. It is the name of a cereal of American origin and basic in our food. The word mahis, is of Taíno origin (Caribbean) and means "sustenance of life", "food". Its scientific name is Zea Mays and belongs to the Poaceae family. Highest-yielding Cereal in the world.

  




furoya

Herbaceous American with fruit made in the form of an ear. Its name comes from the voice Taíno Mahís ("Support of Life").

  



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