Definição e Significado de "corn"

Corn

SUBSTANTIVO

milho

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

milho

the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant, commonly used in various culinary preparations

What is "corn"?

Corn refers to the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant that belong to the grass family Poaceae. It is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops globally and plays a significant role in various culinary preparations. Corn kernels can be yellow, white, blue, red, or multicolored, depending on the variety. Corn is used in numerous culinary applications, including as a staple food in many cultures, animal feed, and as a source of ingredients for products such as cornmeal, corn flour, corn syrup, cornstarch, and corn oil. It can be cooked and served whole, ground into flour for baking, or processed into various food products. Corn is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a valuable source of energy and nutrients in the human diet.

milho, espiga de milho

ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food

whiskey de milho, uísque de milho

whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn

trigo, cereais

(Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland)

calo, dureza

a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes

clichê, trivialidade

something sentimental or trite

to corn

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