Mealie

Pronunciation: /ˈmili/

Mealie (noun)

  1. A young ear of corn, eaten as a vegetable, especially when the kernels are still soft.
  2. Corn kernels used for food, such as meal or porridge, made from dried grain.

Examples

  • I grilled mealies until they smelled sweet.
  • She boiled mealies and served them with butter.