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or less commonly kettlecorn \ ˈke-tᵊl-ˌkȯrn 
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\Definition of kettle corn
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: popped corn flavored with sugar, oil, and salt : sweetened popcorn
If you've ever had chocolate-covered pretzels or kettle corn, you know firsthand that salty and sweet can be a magical pairing.— Allie Albanese and Melissa Diaz, Parade, 10 Dec. 2013
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The first known use of kettle corn was in 1990
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