hominy

noun

hom·​i·​ny ˈhä-mə-nē 

: kernels of corn that have been soaked in a caustic solution (as of lye) and then washed to remove the hulls

Examples of hominy in a Sentence

We had pork and hominy stew.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ortiz’s ambitious menu included the hominy and pork stew known as pozole, two appetizers — chalupas and chicharrón de queso — salsa, guacamole and corn cake for dessert. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

Add the hominy, cover partially and simmer for 10 minutes. 9. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025

Diners can choose between six bases and five proteins, customizing their meal with toppings like Osage hominy, roasted green chiles and elderberry vinaigrette. —Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024

With shredded chicken and white-corn hominy floating in a stock flavored with poblano and jalapeño peppers and plenty of cilantro, this stew needs to be on the menu. —Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Virginia Algonquian -homen, literally, that treated (in the way specified)

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hominy

• hominy grits

Rhymes for hominy

• domini
• dominie
• romany

Kids Definition

hominy

noun

hom·​i·​ny ˈhäm-ə-nē 

: kernels of dried corn from which the hulls have been removed by soaking and boiling in water containing lye