Corn

Corn

KORN /kɔːn/
Noun United Kingdom

Many grains are called Corn not just corn on the cob as we know it.

Example Sentences

"The fields are full of corn."
"Harvest the corn in autumn."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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