corn
corn&+{1}
[kɔːn]
n
any of various cereal plants, esp the predominant crop of a region, such as wheat in England and oats in Scotland and Ireland.the seeds of such plants, esp after harvesting.a single seed of such plants; a grain
Also called: Indian corn British equivalent maizea tall annual grass, Zea mays, cultivated for its yellow edible grains, which develop on a spike.the grain of this plant, used for food, fodder, and as a source of oil.See sweet corn .See popcorn
the plants producing these kinds of grain considered as a growing crop.(in combination)
short for corn whisky
an idea, song, etc, regarded as banal or sentimental
any hard particle or grain
vb
to feed (animals) with corn, esp oats
to preserve in brine.to salt
to plant corn on
corn
corn&+{2}
[kɔːn]
n
a hardening or thickening of the skin around a central point in the foot, caused by pressure or friction
- 习惯用语
- tread on someone's corns to offend or hurt someone by touching on a sensitive subject or encroaching on his privileges
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