flint corn
Synonym of Indian cornSynonym of Indian corn (“variety of maize with different-coloured kernels”).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Synonym of Indian corn (“variety of maize with different-coloured kernels”).
More definitions
- corn having kernels with a hard outer layer enclosing the soft endosperm
Origin
In reference to its hard outer layer, like flint stone.In reference to its hard outer layer, like flint stone.
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- corn having kernels with a hard outer layer enclosing the soft endosperm:flint maizeYankee cornZea mays indurata
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable