corn in French
corn in French is maïs, cor — corn means a tall cereal plant grown for its large yellow kernels, called maize outside North America.
corn in French
maïs
(Commonwealth, but not Australia or New Zealand, uncountable) Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.
cor
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.
What does "corn" mean?
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noun A tall cereal plant grown for its large yellow kernels, called maize outside North America.
"We roasted fresh corn on the grill and ate it with butter."
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noun In British English, the main cereal grain grown in a particular region (such as wheat).
"The mill ground local corn into flour for the village bakery."
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noun A small, hard patch of thickened skin, usually on the foot, caused by friction.
"The chemist sold her a small pad to protect the corn on her heel."
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noun Something considered old-fashioned, sentimental, or cheesy, especially in entertainment.
"Some people find that old holiday song pure corn, but others love it."
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corn in a sentence
- We roasted fresh corn on the grill and ate it with butter.
- The farmer harvested the corn in late autumn before the first frost.
- The mill ground local corn into flour for the village bakery.
- Farmers in the region cut their corn once the weather turned dry.
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What is "corn" in French?
"corn" in French is maïs, cor. corn means: A tall cereal plant grown for its large yellow kernels, called maize outside North America.
How do you use "corn" in a sentence?
Example: "We roasted fresh corn on the grill and ate it with butter." In French, "corn" is maïs, cor.
Are there other ways to say "corn" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "corn": maïs, cor.
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