roasting ear

noun

roast·ing ear | \ ˈrō-stiŋ-ˌir

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, 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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