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Vocabulary Entry
corn
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A type of grain that is yellow or white, used for food and animal feed.
Example Sentences
"The farmer harvested the corn in late summer."
"We bought some corn on the cob for the barbecue."
"Corn is a staple food in many cultures."
V
verb
To remove the kernels from corn or to prepare corn for consumption.
Example Sentences
"We need to corn the beef for the recipe."
"She spent the afternoon corning the fresh corn from the market."
"They decided to corn the kernels before freezing them."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of corn.
Example Sentences
"They served a delicious corn salad at the picnic."
"The corn tortillas were freshly made."
"He wore a bright corn-colored shirt to the festival."