HOMINY


Meaning of HOMINY in English

ˈhämənē, -ni noun

( -es )

Etymology: probably from a word of Algonquian origin whose 1st constituent is unknown and whose 2d constituent is akin to Natick -minne small fruit, grain (used in all names given to prepared corn)

: kernels of hulled corn (as white flint corn) with the germ removed and either whole or ground — see hominy grits ; compare grit I 2a

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