roast·ing ear | \ ˈrō-stiŋ-ˌir 
, sense 2 is usually ˈrō-sᵊn-ˌir or ˈrōs-ˌnir \
, sense 2 is usually ˈrō-sᵊn-ˌir or ˈrōs-ˌnir \Definition of roasting ear
1 : an ear of young corn roasted or suitable for roasting usually in the husk
2 chiefly Southern US and Midland US : an ear of corn suitable for boiling or steaming
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The first known use of roasting ear was in 1651
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