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Noun: teosinte  ,tee-u'sin-tee
  1. A large grass (Euchlaena luxurians) closely related to maize. It is native of Mexico and Central America, but is now cultivated for fodder in the Southern United States and in many warm countries

Derived forms: teosintes

Encyclopedia: Teosinte