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popcorn
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun popcorn has 2 senses
- popcorn(n = noun.plant) zea mays everta - corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat; Array has parts: popcorn
- popcorn(n = noun.food) Array - small kernels of corn exploded by heat; Array is a kind of corn, edible corn
is a kind of corn, indian corn, maize, zea mays
is a part of popcorn, zea mays everta
OXFORD DICTIONARY
popcorn, n.
1 Indian corn which bursts open when heated.
2 these kernels when popped.
1 Indian corn which bursts open when heated.
2 these kernels when popped.
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