1. A plant widely raised in the United States for its edible grains or kernels, which grow on large ears or spikes: "While traveling in a bus through the state of Iowa, Carol saw miles and miles of corn, or maize, the largest crop in the United States, growing up very straight and tall in the fields."

"Later she learned that corn was also called maize in other countries besides the United States and Canada."

"The maize the Smith family was eating in their salad had kernels that were not only yellow, but also black and red!"

2. A yellow to light orange color: "June wanted so much to find a scarf and shoes to match the maize dress that she was going to wear to the summer picnic."