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My family lived off the land and summer evening meals featured baked stuffed tomatoes, potato salad, corn on the cob, fresh shelled peas and homemade ice cream with strawberries from our garden. With no air conditioning in those days, the cool porch was the center of our universe after the scorching days.
David Mixner

Meaning of "corn on the cob" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORN ON THE COB

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORN ON THE COB

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Corn on the cob is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORN ON THE COB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Corn on the cob

Corn on the cob is a culinary term used for a cooked ear of freshly picked maize from a cultivar of sweet corn. Sweet corn is the only variety of maize eaten directly off the cob. The ear is picked while the endosperm is in the "milk stage" so that the kernels are still tender. Ears of corn are steamed or boiled, usually without their green husks, or roasted with them. The husk leaves are in any case removed before serving. Corn on the cob is normally eaten while still warm. It is boiled or grilled. It is then often seasoned with salt and buttered before serving. Some diners use specialized skewers, thrust into the ends of the cob, to hold the ear while eating without touching the hot and sticky kernels.

Definition of corn on the cob in the English dictionary

The definition of corn on the cob in the dictionary is a cob of maize, boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORN ON THE COB

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WORDS THAT END LIKE CORN ON THE COB

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Synonyms and antonyms of corn on the cob in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «corn on the cob» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORN ON THE COB

Find out the translation of corn on the cob to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of corn on the cob from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «corn on the cob» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

玉米棒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maíz en la mazorca
570 millions of speakers

English

corn on the cob
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिल पर मकई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الذرة على ذكر الاوز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кукуруза в початках
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

milho na espiga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চাঙ্গ উপর ভূট্টা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le maïs en épi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jagung pada tongkol
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Maiskolben
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

穂軸上のトウモロコシ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

암 나무 열매에 옥수수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jagung ing cob
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bắp ngô
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோப் மீது சோளம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गाडी वर मका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Maki üzerinde mısır
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mais sulla pannocchia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kolby kukurydzy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кукурудза в качанах
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

porumb pe stiulete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλαμπόκι για το καλαμπόκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

groenmielies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

majskolv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maiskolber
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of corn on the cob

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORN ON THE COB»

The term «corn on the cob» is regularly used and occupies the 65.826 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORN ON THE COB» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about corn on the cob

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QUOTES WITH «CORN ON THE COB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word corn on the cob.
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David Mixner
My family lived off the land and summer evening meals featured baked stuffed tomatoes, potato salad, corn on the cob, fresh shelled peas and homemade ice cream with strawberries from our garden. With no air conditioning in those days, the cool porch was the center of our universe after the scorching days.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORN ON THE COB»

Discover the use of corn on the cob in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to corn on the cob and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Quality and Preservation of Vegetables
Very few operators blanch corn on the cob but blanch cut kernels because of the high energy requirements for ear blanching. 2. Blanched Corn-on-the-Cob After the cobs have been carefully cut so that they will fit the appropriate paper board ...
Michael Eskin, 1989
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The Amish Cook at Home: Simple Pleasures of Food, Family, ...
We can't wait for the summer corn crop to ripen each year so we can enjoy fresh buttered corn on the cob. There are so many ways to enjoy corn, and not all of them involve eating. There is a tradition (that seems to be disappearing with the ...
Lovina Eicher, 2008
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
(13) "Sample" means not less than two ears of frozen corn-on-the-cob drawn from a single shipping container or retail package. (d) Ascertaining the rating of the factors which are scored. The essential variations within each factor which is ...
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The New England Farmer
A. GRINDING CORN ON THE COB. The third volume of the Memoirs of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, contains an article On the utility of grinding Maize ( Indian Corn) on the Cob as food for cattle, with a description of a  ...
Thomas Greene Fessenden, 1835
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The Clever Cook's Kitchen Handbook: 5,037 Ingenious Hints, ...
To grill corn on the cob • Grill un- husked whole ears of corn over a medium-hot fire directly on the grill rack, 15 to 20 minutes, turning often. Cool a few minutes, then peel back the husks and enjoy (the silks will peel back with the husks).
David Joachim, 2001
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Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking
Today, corn is ubiquitous—from fresh corn on the cob, to high-fructose corn syrup in processed foods, to feed for farm animals. Farm-fresh corn is practically indescribable in its taste, and it's well worth running straight home to place it in boiling ...
Nathalie Dupree, 2012
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Orange Coast Magazine
Native by Chef Jamie Gwen ^^ to the Americas, corn on the cob is the quintessential summer treat. Without it, something certainly would be missing from our backyard barbecues. There are so many ways to prepare or incorporate corn into ...
8
Quick and Easy South Texas Favorites
We used to boil or barbeque fresh corn on the cob, but both of these methods take at least 15 minutes or longer. My father-in- law, Hildebrando Lopez, makes corn on the cob in minutes and the corn is tasty. I think you will like this method as it ...
Jozi Maldonado, 2011
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The Un-Demanding Cook Book
The romance of eating corn-on-the-cob would surely never conjure up many repressed childhood memories of sitting in their South Brooklyn back yard hearing the rumble of a train at a Coney Island subway platform, while gnawing on a hot ...
John Aylmer, 2008
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Instructions on processing for community frozen-food locker ...
For corn on the cob, cutting into 3-inch lengths makes handling easier. 1. Cut corn; Blanch, on the cob, in boiling water for 3 minutes, cool in cold water, and drain. Cut the corn off the cob with a sharp knife and rinse the kernels quickly in cold ...
Marion Brooks Matlack, 1946

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORN ON THE COB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term corn on the cob is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bryan Voltaggio: Get comfortable with new take on home food
... on home food. This June 8, 2015 photo shows bacon wrapped corn on the cob in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Bryan Volaggio. «Concord Monitor, Jul 15»
2
Corn cobs, charred to perfection
This a great curiosity because cutting corn on the cob that is husked and grilled to the degree she specifies for this dish is one of the easiest ... «The Westerly Sun, Jul 15»
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Helpful Hints
DEAR HELOISE: Corn on the cob, my favorite summer treat, is best when it's served piping-hot. A good way to keep it hot until serving is to put it ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
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Salsa on St. Clair brings the party to the street
On Saturday I had a bean Pupusa, a empanada, a crab cake, corn on the cob and churros - all over the space of 3 hours. Pretty sure I worked it ... «blogTO, Jul 15»
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No ticket left behind: Get more for your money at Taste of Chicago
... two of the Taste Portion tequila-lime marinated chicken tacos at Carbon (booth 10, 4 tickets total), corn on the cob from Mariano's (booth 30, ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Summer Harvest postal stamps being issued this week
You're used to seeing watermelon, corn on the cob, cantaloupes and tomatoes in gardens and on kitchen tables. Now, you'll start finding these ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Crawfish boil on beach helps fund cancer research
Attendees enjoyed more than 500 pounds of crawfish (courtesy of Whole Foods) with corn on the cob, sausage and boiled potatoes served on ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Boathouse Cafe is Ready For Boarding in Humboldt Park
After 5 p.m., dinner starts and features a skirt steak served with potato wedges and corn on the cob, plus portobella veggie ragout. Breakfast ... «Eater, Jul 15»
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Heloise: Wax on if parchment is gone?
Dear Heloise: Corn on the cob, my favorite summer treat, is best when it's served piping-hot. A good way to keep it hot until serving is to put it in ... «LubbockOnline.com, Jul 15»
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Food on the go: New food carts join standbys in Astoria
For Fourth of July weekend, it was hot dogs, potato salad; corn on the cob; red, white and blue parfaits and other patriotic fare. This weekend ... «Daily Astorian, Jul 15»

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