Zea mays indentata
- noun
- /ziːə meɪz ɪnˈdɛntə/
- Specialized
:
maíz dentado
- The distinctive kernels of Zea mays indentata are easily identified by their central indentation.
Examples
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In the Midwest, Zea mays indentata is commonly grown because of its hard and soft starch kernels, which make it ideal for various uses.
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In the Midwest, Zea mays indentata is the leading crop used for animal feed and ethanol production.
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Farmers often choose Zea mays indentata over other varieties due to its high yield and versatility.
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Farmers often grow Zea mays indentata for its high yield.
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The Zea mays indentata variety is popular in many regions.
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Farmers often choose Zea mays indentata for its unique kernels that have a characteristic indentation at maturity.
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The central indentation of the kernels in Zea mays indentata is a key feature that distinguishes it from other types of corn.
Synonyms
A type of corn with kernels that have a small dent at the top
Surface Forms
Morphology
Zea + mays + indentata
This is a scientific Latin binomial (taxonomic) name rather than a common English phrase; two of the three constituents are not ordinary English dictionary words and Latin morphology is not transparent to a B1 learner. Although 'indentata' resembles English 'indent' and the definition refers to an indentation, the specific referent 'dent corn' is technical and requires specialist knowledge, so the meaning cannot be reliably derived from the parts.
Etymology
Zea mays indentata gets its name because the second word indentata means 'having a small dent'. The name points to the little dents in each corn kernel, so it helps you remember that this is the common 'dent corn' used for animal feed and fuel.
