SINCE 1828
soft corn
noun (1)Definition of soft corn
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an Indian corn (Zea mays amylacea) having kernels shaped like those of flint corn and composed almost entirely of soft starch
— called also flour corn, squaw corn
2
: a soft and watery corn whether immature or prematurely frozen as distinguished from hard dry mature corn
soft corn
noun (2)Definition of soft corn (Entry 2 of 2)
: a usually moist white corn between two toes
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