corn
Plural
corns
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a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food
- He added sweet corn to his salad for extra crunch.
- The soup was made with corn, potatoes, and herbs.
- The children played in a maze cut into a field of corn.
- She planted rows of corn in her garden for the summer harvest.
- Corn syrup is commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods.
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the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant, commonly used in various culinary preparations
Corn refers to the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant that belong to the grass family Poaceae. It is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops globally and plays a significant role in various culinary preparations. Corn kernels can be yellow, white, blue, red, or multicolored, depending on the variety. Corn is used in numerous culinary applications, including as a staple food in many cultures, animal feed, and as a source of ingredients for products such as cornmeal, corn flour, corn syrup, cornstarch, and corn oil. It can be cooked and served whole, ground into flour for baking, or processed into various food products. Corn is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a valuable source of energy and nutrients in the human diet.
- As the corn dried in the sun, it turned into golden kernels ready for harvest.
- I crushed the corn into coarse pieces to use as a topping for my cornbread.
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ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food
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whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn
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(Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland)
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a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
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something sentimental or trite
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exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere
- The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue.
- His speech was so full of corn that it felt more like a soap opera than a serious talk.
- I can’t watch that show—it’s just too much corn for me.
- She rolled her eyes at the corn in the romantic novel but secretly enjoyed it.
- The play had some great moments, but the ending was pure corn.