A horny thickening of the skin, usually on or near a toe, resulting from pressure or friction. Also called clavus.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A seed or fruit of various other plants, such as a peppercorn.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A single grain of a cereal plant.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
An ear of this plant.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Any of numerous cultivated forms of a widely grown, usually tall annual cereal grass (Zea mays) bearing grains or kernels on large ears.
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verb-transitive
To cause to form hard particles; granulate.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To feed (animals) with corn or grain.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To preserve (beef, for example) in brine.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To season and preserve with granulated salt.
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verb-intransitive
To form hard particles; become grainy: "After the snow melts all day, it corns up at night for fine conditions” ( Hatfield Valley Advocate).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To form into grains .
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To preserve or season with salt in grains.
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To cure or preserve in brine containing preservatives and often seasonings .
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To feed with corn.
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