"frankencorn" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From franken- + corn, on analogy with frankenfood. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|franken|corn}} franken- + corn Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} frankencorn (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial, derogatory) Genetically modified corn. Tags: colloquial, derogatory, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Maize (plant) Synonyms: Frankencorn

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