noun
- Plural of hominy; corn kernels that have been treated with an alkali to remove the hull and germ, used as food.
Usage: Usually used in the plural or as a mass noun.; Common in Southern U.S. cuisine.
Examples
- She served a bowl of creamed hominies with butter and salt.
- Hominies are a staple ingredient in many traditional Southern dishes.
- The recipe calls for two cups of canned hominies.
- He enjoyed hominies with his breakfast every morning.
- Hominies have a soft, slightly chewy texture when cooked.