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sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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This bourbon exhibits dark chocolate, stone fruit, and sweet corn with a smoky, complex finish.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
At Flanagan Farm, gear up for pick-your-own strawberries in the spring and delicious vegetables, like tomatoes and sweet corn in summer months.
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AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fresh, sweet corn is just one of the many produce items Southerners are so fond of in the summer, and this recipe highlights its flavor.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Anderson specifically noted the ube halaya croissant and sweet corn bibingka as highlights from the bakery menu.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined above
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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sweet corn
noun
: corn with soft kernels containing a large amount of sugar
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