Definition of corn

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Corn (n.) A small, hard particle; a grain..

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Modillion :: Modillion (n.) The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances..
Porbeagle :: Porbeagle (n.) A species of shark (Lamna cornubica), about eight feet long, having a pointed nose and a crescent-shaped tail; -- called also mackerel shark..
Contemptible :: Contemptible (a.) Worthy of contempt; deserving of scorn or disdain; mean; vile; despicable.
Pillory :: Pillory (v. t.) Figuratively, to expose to public scorn..
Taxicorn :: Taxicorn (n.) One of a family of beetles (Taxicornes) whose antennae are largest at the tip. Also used adjectively.
Fig :: Fig (n.) The value of a fig, practically nothing; a fico; -- used in scorn or contempt..
Horn :: Horn (n.) One of the projections at the four corners of the Jewish altar of burnt offering.
Cant :: Cant (n.) A corner; angle; niche.
Cross-springer :: Cross-springer (n.) One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction. [See Illustr. of Groined vault.].
Bed-moulding :: Bed-moulding (n.) The molding of a cornice immediately below the corona.
Superabundance :: Superabound (v. i.) To be very abundant or exuberant; to be more than sufficient; as, the country superabounds with corn..
Corniced :: Corniced (a.) Having a cornice.
Husking :: Husking (n.) The act or process of stripping off husks, as from Indian corn..
Three-cornered :: Three-cornered (a.) Having three prominent longitudinal angles; as, a three-cornered stem..
Spiked :: Spiked (a.) Furnished or set with spikes, as corn; fastened with spikes; stopped with spikes..
Contemn :: Contemn (v. t.) To view or treat with contempt, as mean and despicable; to reject with disdain; to despise; to scorn..
Subcostal :: Subcorneous (a.) Partially horny.
Pointingstock :: Pointingstock (n.) An object of ridicule or scorn; a laughingstock.
Keratonyxis :: Keratonyxis (n.) The operation of removing a cataract by thrusting a needle through the cornea of the eye, and breaking up the opaque mass..
Sell :: Sell (v. i.) To be sold; as, corn sells at a good price..
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