Definitions

1. noun

a hard yellowish kernel or seed, especially of maize or other cereals.

“The farmer harvested a bountiful crop of corn.”

2. noun

a cob or ear of corn.

“She held a corn in her hand and examined it closely.”

3. noun

the grains or kernels of corn.

“The corn was scattered all over the floor.”

4. verb

to remove the husks or leaves from (corn).

“She had to learn how to corn the corn for a recipe.”

5. verb

to remove or cut the hair close to the head, especially with electric clippers.

“He had to corn his hair before the party.”

6. noun

a device or tool used for corning (removing the husks from corn).

“The farmer used a special corn to remove the husks from the ears of corn.”

7. noun

the pit or stone of a fruit, such as a peach or plum.

“She carefully removed the corn from the peach and ate it.”