cornmeal

noun

corn·​meal ˈkȯrn-ˌmēl How to pronounce cornmeal (audio)
: meal ground from corn

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Duck, deer, seafood and cornmeal are believed to be the main dishes at that famous Thanksgiving debut in Plymouth, Massachusetts. William Lambers, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 Surprisingly, cornbread cake has no cornbread, or even cornmeal. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, whisk together the cornmeal, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024 Flour is the most common thickening agent in buttermilk pies, while chess pies use cornmeal. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cornmeal 

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornmeal was in 1749

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“Cornmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornmeal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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cornmeal

noun
corn·​meal ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˈmē(ə)l How to pronounce cornmeal (audio)
-ˌmēl
: meal ground from corn

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