Cornmeal (noun)

1. A powdery foodstuff made by grinding dried corn.
2. A meal made from ground dried corn and used in cooking. It can be used in baking, thickening sauces, as a coating for fried foods, and as a grits-like side dish.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from corn + meal.

Examples:

1. The recipe calls for a cup of cornmeal.
2. She used cornmeal to make cornbread.
3. The coating on fried fish was made of cornmeal.
4. Cornmeal is a common ingredient in Southern cuisine.
5. Cornmeal porridge is a traditional breakfast in some countries.