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

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

Add the hominy and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. —Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021

For the uninitiated, this peppery soup is made with a red chili pepper base and teems with tripe and hominy and garnished with diced onions, fresh herbs — watch for oregano stems! —Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Feb. 2021

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

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