Indian corn

noun

1

: a tall widely cultivated American cereal grass (Zea mays) bearing seeds on elongated ears : corn sense 4a

2

: the ears of Indian corn

also : its edible seeds

3

: corn having hard kernels of various colors (such as reddish brown, dark purple, and yellow) that is typically used for ornamental purposes

Examples of Indian corn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chickpea flour acts as a flavorful binder in these Indian corn fritters from British Indian chef Romy Gill, whose promotion of West Bengali cuisine has earned her status as a Member of the Order of the British Empire. —Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 July 2024

Dent grew wheat, Indian corn, oats and Irish potatoes. —John Reeves, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023

Keep flammable elements from coming into contact with the lightbulbs. 40 of 41 Corn Garland This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out. —Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023

Assortment of pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 842 Highway 78. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022

Mums, gourds, corn stalks, flowering cabbage and kale, and Indian corn. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Indian corn

noun

1

: corn entry 1 sense 1

2

: corn entry 1 sense 2

3

: corn entry 1 sense 3

4

: corn that is of a variety having seeds of various colors (as reddish brown, dark purple, and yellow) and is typically used for ornamental purposes