Definition of Indian corn
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
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The first known use of Indian corn was in 1604
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