maïs

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Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maːi̯s/, /mɑi̯s/
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Noun

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maïs n (uncountable)

  1. Alternative spelling of mais

French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish maíz, from Taíno mahís.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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maïs m (uncountable)

  1. corn, maize
    Synonym: (Canada) blé d’Inde
    Est-ce que t’aimes bien manger du maïs?
    Do you like eating corn?

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Louisiana Creole

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Etymology

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From French maïs (corn).

Noun

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maïs

  1. corn

References

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  • Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales

Norman

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French maïs.

Noun

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maïs m (uncountable)

  1. (Jersey) Indian corn