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corn

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/kɔrn/ · corn

The small seeds of plants, especially the grains used as food.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

maizegrainkernelدالاناجبیج

Antonyms

noneکوئی نہیں

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

horn:Horn refers to the hard, pointed projection on the heads of certain animals, while corn refers to a type of grain.

Word Family

cornmeal
nounمکئی کا آٹا
corny
adjectiveکلیشی

See Also

💡 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.