HyperDic: popcorn

English > 2 senses of the word popcorn:
NOUNplantpopcorn, Zea mays evertacorn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
foodpopcornsmall kernels of corn exploded by heat
popcorn > pronunciation
Soundspaa'pkao.rn
Rhymesacorn ... worn: 45 rhymes with aorn...
English > popcorn: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningCorn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat.
SynonymZea mays everta
Partspopcornsmall kernels of corn exploded by heat
Broadercorn, maize, Indian corn, Zea maystall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears
Spanishpalomitas de maíz
Catalancrispeta, crispetes
English > popcorn: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaningsmall kernels of corn exploded by heat.
Part ofpopcorn, Zea mays evertaCorn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
Broadercorn, edible cornears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food
Spanishpalomitas de maíz, palomitas, pipoca
Catalancrispetes

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