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espiga — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • corncob noun The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
  • ear noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
  • spike noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
  • tang noun A sharp, distinctive taste or smell.

Senses

espiga is used for these senses in English:

  • corncob The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
  • ear (countable) The fruiting body of a grain plant.
  • hangnail A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
  • spike An ear of corn or grain.

ear — full definition

  1. noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
  2. noun A natural talent or trained sense for recognising sound, especially in music or language.
  3. noun Willing attention; the state of being listened to.
  4. noun The seed-bearing head of a cereal plant such as wheat or corn.

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