Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maize-cob
Noun
/meɪz kɒb/
Definition
The central core of corn that holds the kernels, commonly referred to as corn on the cob.
Examples
- After boiling, she served the maize-cob with butter and salt.
- In the fall, the fields are filled with harvested maize-cobs ready for market.
- He enjoys eating grilled maize-cob at summer barbecues.
Meaning
A maize-cob is the part of the maize plant that contains the individual grains (kernels) of corn. It is what is typically cooked and eaten when people refer to ‘corn on the cob’.
Synonyms
- corn cob
- corn on the cob
- ear of corn
