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PRONUNCIATION OF SQUIRREL CORN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SQUIRREL CORN

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Squirrel corn is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SQUIRREL CORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

squirrel corn

Dicentra canadensis

Dicentra canadensis, or squirrel corn, is a herbaceous plant in the fumitory family with small yellow clustered bulblets, finely dissected leaves, and white heart-shaped flowers, native to deciduous woodland in eastern North America.

Definition of squirrel corn in the English dictionary

The definition of squirrel corn in the dictionary is a North American plant, Dicentra canadensis, having yellow flowers and tubers resembling grains of corn: family Fumariaceae Also called: colicweed.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SQUIRREL CORN

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squirrel-like
squirrel-tail grass
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SQUIRREL CORN

acorn
Capricorn
corn
field corn
green corn
Guinea corn
Indian corn
John Barleycorn
kaffir corn
kafir corn
peppercorn
popcorn
Runcorn
scorn
seed corn
seed-corn
sugar corn
sweet corn
tricorn
unicorn

Synonyms and antonyms of squirrel corn in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «squirrel corn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SQUIRREL CORN

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

Translator English - Chinese

松鼠玉米
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maíz de ardilla
570 millions of speakers

English

squirrel corn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गिलहरी मकई
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

السنجاب الذرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

белка кукурузы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

milho esquilo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গরুর মাংস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

écureuil maïs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jagung tupai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eichhörnchen Mais
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リストウモロコシ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다람쥐 옥수수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jagung bajing
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

sóc ngô
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அணில் சோளம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खारट कॉर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sincap mısırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scoiattolo mais
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wiewiórka zboże
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

білка кукурудзи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

porumb veveriță
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

σκίουρος καλαμπόκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eekhoring koring
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

ekorre majs
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ekorn mais
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of squirrel corn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUIRREL CORN»

The term «squirrel corn» is used very little and occupies the 175.111 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUIRREL CORN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SQUIRREL CORN»

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Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History
treat méniére's disease and muscular tremors, and the botanical drug complex, corydalis, which is found in the bulblets of both dutchman's breeches and squirrel corn, has been shown to be useful in treating chronic skin lesions and was once  ...
Carol Gracie, 2012
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Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands
Squirrel corn flowers have a slight but pleasing hyacinth fragrance. Their generally white color may be either somewhat greenish or tinged with pink. The elongated two-valved seed capsule contains many tiny crested seeds. This plant is ...
Sylvan T. Runkel, Alvin F. Bull, 2009
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Moral Lessons in African Folktales
Most wondered how the cunning Anansi would be able to exonerate himself after being caught red-handed stealing the squirrel's corn. The squirrel presented his case, telling the court how he had caught Anansi red-handed in his corn farm, ...
Kwame A. Insaidoo, 2011
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HANDBOOK OF NATURE STUDY
Dutchman's-breeches and squirrel corn resemble each other so closely that they are often confused; however. they are quite different in form; the “legs” of l The underground storehouse of Dutchman'sbreeches the Dutchman's-breeches are ...
ANNA BOTSFORD COMSTOCK, 2010
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Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests: A Field Guide
The foliage resembles that of squirrel corn (which see), but the flowers are quite different. The base of the flower has 2 spreading spurs, whereas squirrel corn has rounded and connected spurs. Unlike squirrel corn, the flowers are not fragrant.
Michael Allison Homoya, 2011
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The Tale of Frisky Squirrel: A Sleepy-Time Tale
asked Frisky Squirrel. “Corn!” Uncle Sammy exclaimed, as if he had forgotten all about such a thing. “Oh! you mean that corn that we got last night. Now, I'm sorry to say that the bag was so heavy I had to drop it, because old dog Spot was after  ...
Arthur Scott Bailey, 2013
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American Indian Medicine
on coals and inhaled the smoke for clearing the head and relieving the patient. 253 The related species, Dicentra canadensis (called squirrel corn or colic weed) and D. cucularia (Dutchman's breeches) were supposed, Dr. Clapp reported, ...
Virgil J. Vogel, 2013
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Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition
Activities (Squirrel-Corn) — Alterative (f; EFS); Antispasmodic (f; HHB); Bitter (1; PH2); CNS Depressant (1; FAD); Diaphoretic (f; FAD); Diuretic (1; EFS; FAD; HHB ; PH2); GAB A Antagonist (1; PH2); Spasmogenic (1; PH2); Tonic (1; EFS; HHB; ...
James A. Duke, 2002
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Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook
BORROWED NAMES Other flora and fauna named after the squirrel include: squirrel cup (hepatica), squirrel grass, squirrel-tail grass, squirrel hake, squirrelfish, squirrel monkey, squirrel mouse, squirrel corn, squirrel food (death camass), ...
Kim Long, 1995
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The Olmsted Parks of Louisville: A Botanical Field Guide
Squirrel-corn. Fumitory Family Dicentra canadensis (Goldie) Walp. Fumariaceae Key features: Plant poisonous, from yellow pea-shaped underground bulblets; leaves finely dissected; flowers white, spurs heart-shaped. Origin: Native.
Patricia Dalton Haragan, 2014

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SQUIRREL CORN»

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Mother's Day ready to bloom in Plant City
The Hillsborough County farmer pushed out the corn maze on his family farm. ... Single R Ranch, home to the popular Plant City "Fox Squirrel Corn Maze," now ... «Bay News 9, May 15»
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Illinois AG, Tazewell investigating Central and Pleasant View fire …
... open to the public,” as required by the Open Meetings Act, according to the group's allegations, including homes and the board treasurer's squirrel corn shed. «Peoria Journal Star, Oct 14»
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Corn maze, cool weather, make for fall fun
People strive to find their way through the "The Fox Squirrel Corn Maze". The annual fall event features a maze cut through a five acre sorghum field. The Futch ... «TBO.com, Oct 14»
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Dutchman's Breeches, Squirrel Corn and Fringed Bleeding Heart
A similar species found in Pennsylvania is Dicentra canadensis, which is known as Squirrel Corn. This 8-12 inch plant blooms a bit later than Dutchman's ... «Penn State Master Gardeners, Apr 14»
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Fox Squirrel Corn Maze returns to Plant City Oct. 12
Months before the Oct. 12 opening date of the corn maze, fifth-generation Plant ... More than 7,000 people attended last year's inaugural Fox Squirrel Corn Maze ... «Tbo.com, Oct 13»

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