zea
noun
\ ˈzēə\
Definition of zea
1
capitalized
: a genus of large grasses having broad ribbon-shaped leaves and monoecious flowers of which the staminate forms an ample terminal panicle and the pistillate is in a sessile axillary spike enveloped by numerous bracts — see indian corn
2
plural -s
: the fresh styles and stigmas of Indian corn formerly used as a diuretic
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