Indian corn
noun
1
: a tall widely cultivated American cereal grass (Zea mays) bearing seeds on elongated ears : corn sense 4a
2
: the ears of Indian corn
also
: its edible seeds
3
: corn having hard kernels of various colors (such as reddish brown, dark purple, and yellow) that is typically used for ornamental purposes
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Chickpea flour acts as a flavorful binder in these Indian corn fritters from British Indian chef Romy Gill, whose promotion of West Bengali cuisine has earned her status as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
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Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 July 2024
Dent grew wheat, Indian corn, oats and Irish potatoes.
—John Reeves, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
Keep flammable elements from coming into contact with the lightbulbs.
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Corn Garland
This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
Assortment of pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 842 Highway 78.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
Mums, gourds, corn stalks, flowering cabbage and kale, and Indian corn.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2021
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Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 July 2024
Dent grew wheat, Indian corn, oats and Irish potatoes.
—John Reeves, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
Keep flammable elements from coming into contact with the lightbulbs.
40 of 41
Corn Garland
This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
Assortment of pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 842 Highway 78.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
Mums, gourds, corn stalks, flowering cabbage and kale, and Indian corn.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2021
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“Indian corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indian%20corn. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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