field-corn

field corn

noun
feed corn grown for stock.

Origin:
1855–60, Americanism

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field corn
 
n
(US) any variety of corn that is grown as a feed for livestock

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Field-corn is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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