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

The Major League Eating speed-eating record for grits is 21 pounds in 10 minutes, held by Patrick Bertoletti, whose critics berated his gritty performance ad hominy. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026

Clinton, instead of delivering the usual liberal-candidate-seeks-Black-votes hominy, lashed out at her words. —Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 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

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