flint corn

noun
UK: /flɪnt kɔːn/
US: /flɪnt kɔːrn/

  1. A type of corn with a hard outer layer.

    1. We grew flint corn in our garden this year.
    2. Native Americans cultivated flint corn for its hardiness and nutritional value.

  2. An older variety of maize with kernels that are hard and glassy when dry, often used for decoration or making hominy.

    1. The farmer planted flint corn to make decorative wreaths.
    2. The ancient people used ground flint corn to make a kind of porridge.

Synonyms

indian corn calico corn maize

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flint corn" in English means: A type of corn with a hard outer layer., An older variety of maize with kernels that are hard and glassy when dry, often used for decoration or making hominy..

The phonetic transcription of "flint corn" is /flɪnt kɔːn/ in British English and /flɪnt kɔːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flint corn": indian corn, calico corn, maize.

Example usage of "flint corn": "We grew flint corn in our garden this year.". More examples on the page.