"dent corn" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named from the small indentation at the crown of each kernel on a ripe ear of corn. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dent corn (uncountable)
  1. Field corn with a high soft starch content. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: grain corn
    Sense id: en-dent_corn-en-noun-NICOgnaY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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