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corn

UK/kɔːrn/US/kɒ:n/
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Definitions

n.

Maize; any cereal grain that is the main crop of a region; a small hard lump of skin on the foot

玉米;谷物;(脚上的)鸡眼

v.

To preserve meat with coarse salt; to form into grains

用粗盐腌制(肉类);制成颗粒

Root Breakdown

Native English
cornother
=corn

Common Collocations

  • 1.corn field玉米田
  • 2.corn crop玉米收获

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The farmer planted acres of corn that grew into tall stalks by harvest season.

  • 2.

    She had a painful corn on her foot from wearing tight shoes for too long.

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