cornmeal
UK: ˈkɔːnmiːl | US: ˈkɔːrnmiːl
n. a coarse flour made from ground maize (corn), used in cooking.
The word "cornmeal" is a straightforward compound of "corn" (derived from Old English "corn," originally meaning "grain" but later narrowed to "maize" in American English) and "meal" (from Old English "melu," meaning "ground grain"). The term reflects the practical process of grinding maize into flour, a staple in many cultures. The combination preserves the literal meaning of its components, making it easily interpretable.
Cornmeal is often used to make traditional Southern cornbread.
The recipe calls for a cup of finely ground cornmeal.
She dusted the pizza stone with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Cornmeal can be substituted for flour in some gluten-free recipes.
The farmer sold bags of fresh cornmeal at the market.