How Do You Spell HOMINY?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒmɪni] (IPA)

Hominy is a noun which refers to a type of maize that undergoes a process of steeping in an alkali solution to remove the hull and germ. The phonetic transcription of the word 'hominy' is /ˈhɒməni/. The 'h' is silent, and the 'o' is pronounced as in 'hot'. The first syllable is stressed, and the 'm' sound is nasal. The final syllable is pronounced as in 'knee'. Hominy is often used in Southern American cuisine, where it is a key ingredient in dishes such as grits and hominy stew.

HOMINY Meaning and Definition

1. Hominy is a type of food that is derived from whole corn kernels that have been processed and treated with an alkali solution, usually lime or lye, which removes the outer hull and germ. The process of treating corn with an alkali solution is known as nixtamalization. Hominy is popular in many Latin American and Native American cuisines, particularly in regions such as Mexico and the southern United States.

   The result of the nixtamalization process is a swollen and softened kernel, known as hominy. Hominy can be further processed and used in various culinary preparations, or it can be ground into masa, a dough-like substance used to make tortillas, tamales, and other traditional dishes.

   Hominy can be found in two main varieties: white and yellow. The color difference is primarily due to the specific type of corn used. It has a starchy texture and a slightly gritty taste, which is often described as a unique and distinct flavor.

   Due to its versatility and nutritional qualities, hominy is a widely used ingredient in various dishes. It can be utilized in soups, stews, casseroles, and is even used to make grits, a popular breakfast dish in the southern United States. Hominy is prized for its ability to add body and texture to dishes, as well as its ability to absorb flavors from other ingredients in a recipe.

2. In N. Amer., maize pulled and crushed and boiled with water.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HOMINY

• oming
• chiminy
• hominum
• hotine
• hormony
• homeny
• homan
• huming
• humity
• momeny
• huminty
• voming
• hamily
• homen
• humany
• haming
• jiminy
• homone
• homonyn
• somany
• hamony
• someny
• howmany
• hoiney
• homein
• homeing
• humindy
• yoming
• comany
• hommy
• homne
• honny
• zoming
• homine
• himin
• tomany
• humin
• cheminy
• houny
• homiem
• hominen
• dominye
• homind
• moiny
• romany
• Dominy
• hemina
• Hoymin
• Rohiny
• sominn
• Hogissy
• Hoymins
• Houine
• Tuminy
• homnb
• Komiy
• Homenl
• homeeny
• hoemny
• Hoginut
• HUOMINT
• Domeny
• Roginy
• Hominae

Etymology of HOMINY

The word "hominy" is derived from the Powhatan Algonquian term "okinȣmə", which means "parched corn" or "hominy". The Powhatan people were indigenous to the eastern region of North America, specifically the Virginia area where the term first originated. The word gradually evolved into "hominy" through Anglicization and entered the English language during the early colonial period.

Similar spelling words for HOMINY

• homonym,
• hymn,
• Homan,
• hohman,
• horny,
• honan,
• home in.

Plural form of HOMINY is HOMINIES