sweet corn
noun
Definition of sweet corn
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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SWEET CORN Defined for English Language Learners
sweet corn
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Definition of sweet corn for English Language Learners
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: a kind of corn (sense 1) that contains a lot of sugar
SWEET CORN Defined for Kids
sweet corn
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Definition of sweet corn for Students
: corn with kernels rich in sugar that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable while young
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