corn corn /ˈkɔrn/

noun

1. () Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times  ( Indian corn , maize , Zea mays , corn )
   tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
    The corn stalks rustled in the wind, reaching towards the sky
   The corn stalks rustled in the wind, reaching towards the sky
   
   
2. () The dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal  ( corn )
   the dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal
    Corn on the cob is a popular summer food in many countries
   Corn on the cob is a popular summer food in many countries
   
   
3. () Ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food  ( edible corn , corn )
   ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food
     Corn on the cob is a classic summer food enjoyed at barbecues and picnics.
   Corn on the cob is a classic summer food enjoyed at barbecues and picnics.
   
   
4. Something sentimental or trite  ( corn )
   something sentimental or trite
    That movie was pure corn
   that movie was pure corn
   
5. Whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn  ( corn , corn whiskey , corn whisky )
   whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn
   
   
6. Any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland)  ( corn )
   any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland)
    In Great Britain, when they refer to corn, they often mean wheat.
   In Great Britain, when they refer to corn, they often mean wheat.
   
   
7. A hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes  ( clavus , corn )
   a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
   
   

verb

1. (cooking) preserve with large-grained rock salt  ( corn )
   (cooking) preserve with large-grained rock salt
    Corned beef
   corned beef
   
2. Feed (cattle) with corn  ( corn )
   feed (cattle) with corn