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ˌti əˈsɪn ti, ˌteɪ-teosinte

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Wiktionary

  1. teosintenoun

    A group of large grasses of the genus Zea found in Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

  2. Etymology: from teocintli, from teotl + cintli.

Wikipedia

  1. teosinte

    Zea is a genus of flowering plants in the grass family. The best-known species is Z. mays (variously called maize, corn, or Indian corn), one of the most important crops for human societies throughout much of the world. The four wild species are commonly known as teosintes and are native to Mesoamerica.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Teosintenoun

    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. Called also Guatemala grass

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of teosinte in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of teosinte in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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