roasting ear
noun
roast·ing ear
ˈrō-stiŋ-ˌir 
sense 2 is usually ˈrō-sᵊn-ˌir,
or ˈrōs-ˌnir
1
: an ear of young corn roasted or suitable for roasting usually in the husk
2
chiefly Southern US and Midland US
: an ear of corn suitable for boiling or steaming
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“Roasting ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roasting%20ear. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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