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“Maize” or “Maze”

maize / maze are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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maize m·EY·z

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

maze m·EY·z

  • nouncomplex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.
Usage

Examples in context

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“maize”

  • …are sorghum, pearl millet, and maize.
  • …put in well trampled upon maize meal or processed with lime
  • …the starch of corn (called maize in some countries) and contains…
  • Maize starch: 5-25 µm
  • …"labradores" (farmers) who primarily grew maize and chili peppers.
  • Evidence for Early Maize (Zea mays) from the Icehouse…
  • …with agricultural products such as maize and chile peppers.
  • …on many grain crops, especially maize, and some variants synthesize mycotoxins,…
  • …evidence for early cultivation of maize in eastern North America.
  • …point in the 18th century, maize was introduced - which would…

“maze”

  • …earth in a poisonous plant maze.
  • …is trapped in a green maze of blocks, the player must…
  • …redesigned in the same 3D maze style as the popular Tomb…
  • …get lost in the mirror maze of it all.
  • Bionicle: Maze of Shadows (published by THQ…
  • There is a field maze, which is open from July…
  • …(similar to zorbing), Red Horse Maze, Red Horse Mining attraction, Euro…
  • …there is a new field Maze.
  • …a variety of rides, a maze, merry-go-round and a donkey racecourse.
  • Field Maze

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