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Maize

/mˈeɪz/
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(noun) Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

France has banned a strain of genetically modified maize.
A shortage of animal feed is also looming after damage to maize crops and grass.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ is a staple crop in many parts of the world and is used for both human food and animal feed today.

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