"puffcorn" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: puff + corn Etymology templates: {{compound|en|puff|corn}} puff + corn Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} puffcorn (uncountable)
  1. A corn snack, visually similar to popcorn, but made with corn meal and baked. Wikipedia link: puffcorn Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Maize (food)

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