Mealie (Noun)
Meaning
An ear of corn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer carefully husked the fresh mealie to reveal the tender kernels within.
- A mealie a day keeps hunger at bay in many rural communities.
- The mealie was boiled and slathered with butter and salt for a delicious side dish.
- In some parts of the world, a mealie is a staple food and a symbol of harvest abundance.
- The children delighted in sucking the sweet juice from the grilled mealie on the cob.