Zea
  玉蜀黍屬
  Ze·a n.  Bot. A genus of large grasses of which the Indian corn (Zea Mays) is the only species known. Its origin is not yet ascertained.  See Maize.
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  Ze·in n.  Chem. A nitrogenous substance of the nature of gluten, obtained from the seeds of Indian corn (Zea) as a soft, yellowish, amorphous substance.  [Formerly written zeine.]
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