sugar corn
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Definition
Noun: * A type of maize (corn) plant cultivated specifically for its young, sweet kernels, which are harvested and eaten as a vegetable. This term refers to the plant itself, which produces ears of sweet corn.
Usage Notes
- "Sugar corn" is a less common synonym for the more widely used term sweet corn. It directly describes the plant () grown in gardens and farms.
- It is distinguished from field corn (or dent corn), which is grown primarily for animal feed, cornmeal, or industrial uses, as it has a higher sugar content when immature.
Examples
- The farmer planted a row of sugar corn in his vegetable patch.
- Sugar corn is ready to harvest when the kernels are plump and release a milky juice when punctured.
- We grew several varieties of sugar corn this summer, including 'Silver Queen' and 'Honey Select'.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in agricultural or botanical contexts to specify the type of corn plant being discussed.
- The study compared the drought resistance of sugar corn to that of field corn varieties.
Variants and Related Words
- Sweet corn (n): The most common term for both the plant and its edible product.
- Corn on the cob (n): Refers specifically to the harvested ear of sweet corn, often boiled or grilled and eaten directly from the cob.
- Maize (n): The general term for the cereal plant , which includes sweet corn, field corn, and popcorn.
Synonyms
- Sweet corn
- Green corn (when referring to the fresh, harvested ears)
- Table corn
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Field corn (n): Corn grown for grain, animal feed, or processing.
- Dent corn (n): A major type of field corn, named for the dent in the top of the kernel.
- Flint corn (n): A hard-kerneled corn often used for decoration or cornmeal.
Noun
- a corn plant developed in order to have young ears that are sweet and suitable for eating