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corn

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of cereal grain. It is the largest grain produced in the world and is used for human food and animal feed.

    - "Corn is a staple food in many parts of the world."
    - "The cornfield stretches as far as the eye can see."
  • noun

    A sweet food made from corn kernels that have been heated and pressed to extract the juice, which is then cooled and solidified.

    - "I love eating popcorn while watching a movie."
    - "Can I have some corn for dessert?"
Pronunciation




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  2. /kɔɹn/



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  4. /kɔɹn/



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  6. /kɔɹn/



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  8. /kɔɹn/



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Synonyms

clavus , corn snow
Rhymes
Words rhyming with corn
borne , morn , sworn
Variants
List of all variants of corn that leads to same result
Indian corn , corn , corns , maize , corned , corning , corn borer , corn borers , corn bread , corn breads , corn chip , corn chips , corn cockle , corn cockles , corn dodger , corn dodgers , corn dog , corn dogs , corn earworm , corn earworms
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'corn' comes from Old English 'corn' meaning grain or kernel.

Trivia
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  1. Corn is the most widely consumed cereal grain in the world.

  2. The world's largest corn maze covers over 60 acres.

  3. Popcorn is actually a type of corn.

Related Concepts
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  1. maize: Maize and corn are the same grain, but maize is the term used in botanical contexts and in many parts of the world.

  2. corn syrup: Corn syrup is a sweetener made from cornstarch. It is often used as a sweetener in baking and as a base for many processed foods.

Culture
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Corn has been an essential crop for thousands of years and has played a significant role in many cultures. In ancient civilizations, corn was used for food, fuel, and even currency.

How to Memorize "corn"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cornfield with tall stalks of corn and golden kernels on the ears.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'corn' with the color yellow and the taste of sweet popcorn.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cows Go Moo, Corn Grows Too' to remember that corn is a type of grain.

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