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Examples of hominy in a Sentence
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Word History
Virginia Algonquian -homen, literally, that treated (in the way specified)
1629, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing hominy
Dictionary Entries Near hominy
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“Hominy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hominy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2024.
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nounMore from Merriam-Webster on hominy
Nglish: Translation of hominy for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hominy
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