Definitions

1. noun

dried or cooked corn kernels, especially those that have been treated with lime to remove the hulls

“The traditional cornbread recipe required hominy for the best flavor.”

2. noun

a dish made from hominy, typically containing meat, vegetables, or other ingredients

“The hominy soup was a staple of the local cuisine.”

3. verb

to soak corn in limewater, especially to remove the hulls, as in making hominy

“The farmer learned how to hominy the corn to make it more edible.”