mealie

/ˈmiːli/ or /ˈmɛli/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of small, hard, or soft corn or maize, particularly the kernels of a sweet corn variety

“The grandmother used to buy mealies from the market to make a delicious traditional dish.”

2. verb

to feed or give food to something or someone, especially farm animals

“The farmer meales the cattle every morning and evening.”

Synonyms

  • corn
  • maize

Antonyms

  • poisonous seed
  • to starve