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noun
A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: South-Africa
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noun
The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From corn + pit. First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards.
