Indian corn

Indian corn

noun
1.
corn1 (def. 1).
2.
any primitive corn with variegated kernels, often used for decorative purposes.
3.
any coarse variety of corn grown for fodder.

Origin:
1610–20, Americanism
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Indian corn
 
n
another name for maize

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