corn

A1
Pronunciation
/kɔɹn/
/kɔːn/
/kɔɹn/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The main cereal plant grown for its grain in a given region, such as oats in parts of Scotland and Ireland, and wheat or barley in England and Wales.

2 Definition

Maize, a grain crop of the species Zea mays.

3 Definition

A grain or seed, especially of a cereal crop.

Example Sentences
  • He paid her the nominal fee of two corns of barley.
4 Definition

A small, hard particle.

5 Definition

A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

Synonyms
clavus
6 Definition

Something (e.g. acting, humour, music, or writing) which is deemed old-fashioned or intended to induce emotion.

7 Definition

A type of granular snow formed by repeated melting and re-freezing, often in mountain spring conditions.

Synonyms
corn snow
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To granulate; to form a substance into grains

Example Sentences
  • to corn gunpowder
2 Definition

To preserve using coarse salt, e.g. corned beef

3 Definition

To provide with corn (typically maize; or, in Scotland, oats) for feed

Example Sentences
  • Corn the horses.
4 Definition

To render intoxicated

Example Sentences
  • ale strong enough to corn one