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Maize

A large species of American grass of the genus Zea (Z. Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for men animals.

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Cereal 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the grasses which are cultivated for their edible seeds (as wheat, maize, rice, etc.), or to their seeds or grain.

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Yellow 76% connected

Being of a bright saffronlike color; of the color of gold or brass; having the hue of that part of the rainbow, or of the solar spectrum, which is be…

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Yellowness 76% connected

The quality or state of being yellow; as, the yellowness of an orange.

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popcorn 76% connected

A snack made from heated corn kernels that expand and pop

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Capitulum 70% connected

A thick head of flowers on a very short axis, as a clover top, or a dandelion; a composite flower. A capitulum may be either globular or flat.

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Corn 70% connected

A thickening of the epidermis at some point, esp. on the toes, by friction or pressure. It is usually painful and troublesome.

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Corncob 70% connected

The cob or axis on which the kernels of Indian corn grow.

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Cornstalk 70% connected

A stalk of Indian corn.

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Ear 70% connected

The organ of hearing; the external ear.

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Spike 70% connected

A sort of very large nail; also, a piece of pointed iron set with points upward or outward.

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Corn 92% connected

A thickening of the epidermis at some point, esp. on the toes, by friction or pressure. It is usually painful and troublesome.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Gamboge 92% connected

A concrete juice, or gum resin, produced by several species of trees in Siam, Ceylon, and Malabar. It is brought in masses, or cylindrical rolls, fro…

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Lemon 92% connected

An oval or roundish fruit resembling the orange, and containing a pulp usually intensely acid. It is produced by a tropical tree of the genus Citrus,…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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