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

Gourds, mums, Indian corn, corn stalks and straw bales are also available for purchase. — Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025

This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

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

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

Rhymes for Indian corn

• peppercorn
• unicorn
• waterborne
• winterbourne
• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn

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