maicena
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “Maizena,” which is a registered trademark.
la maicena(
may
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seh
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
a. cornstarch (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En un bol mezcla maicena, salsa de soja, azúcar morena, ajo, jengibre y agua.Whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and water in a bowl.
b. cornflour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Este postre es apto para celíacos porque fue hecho con maicena.Coeliacs can eat this dessert because it was made with cornflour.
c. Maizena (registered trademark)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
En esa época se usaba frecuentemente maicena para hacer las papillas de los niños.Back then, Maizena was often used to make baby food.
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