corn
beginnerA1/kɔrn/ · corn
The small seeds of plants, especially the grains used as food.
Meanings
The small seeds of plants, especially the grains used as food.
پودوں کے چھوٹے بیج، خاص طور پر کھانے کے لئے استعمال ہونے والے اناج۔
مکئی
makai
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- corn on the cob
- sweet corn
- corn flour
Example Sentences
I bought fresh corn from the farmer's market.
میں نے کسان کے بازار سے تازہ مکئی خریدی۔
Main ne kisaan ke bazaar se taza makai khareedi.
Corn is a staple food in many countries.
مکئی بہت سے ممالک میں ایک اہم خوراک ہے۔
Makai bohat se mumalik mein aik ahem khurak hai.
We made cornbread for the picnic.
ہم نے پک نک کے لئے مکئی کی روٹی بنائی۔
Hum ne picnic ke liye makai ki roti banai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of corn as the 'core' crop for many people.
Imagine a field full of tall corn stalks swaying in the wind.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "corn" — grain, seed
First known use: 12th century
Originally referred to small seeds or grains in general, later became associated specifically with maize in American English.