cornmeal

[ kawrn-meel ]

/ ˈkɔrnˌmil /

Also called, especially British, Indian meal. meal made of corn.

Scot. oatmeal.

Origin of cornmeal

First recorded in 1740–50; corn¹ + meal²

The cornmeal cakes, which can be grilled, fried, or battered, are found all over South America.

Which Country Should Snowden Live In? |Sarah Hedgecock |July 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar.

Bacon Corn Muffins With Savory Cream-Cheese Frosting |Brian Boitano |August 25, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
He then begins working his paw through the opening, and when he has reached the cornmeal, seeds and other bait he grabs a handful.

Seven Legs Across the Seas |Samuel Murray
Bring water and salt to boil, stir in cornmeal, add nut meats, and stir and cook ten minutes.

The Story of Crisco |Marion Harris Neil

Another: Into two cups of boiling water pour a half cup of cornmeal.

Camp and Trail |Stewart Edward White
Sometimes, too, the Chickens would run out for another mouthful of cornmeal mush or a few more drops of water.

Among the Night People |Clara Dillingham Pierson
It is made of cornmeal and water, and is baked on hot flat stones.

I Married a Ranger |Dama Margaret Smith