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Flint Corn (Noun)

Meaning

Corn having kernels with a hard outer layer enclosing the soft endosperm.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Flint corn was commonly used for making tortillas and tamales due to its hard outer layer and dense texture.
  • The traditional method of nixtamalization was crucial in preparing flint corn for human consumption to increase its nutritional value.
  • In many Latin American countries, flint corn remains an essential ingredient for their cuisine, including the famous Mexican dish posole.
  • Farmers cultivated flint corn because of its resistance to disease and dry weather conditions.
  • The cultivation of flint corn played a significant role in the ancient Mayan civilization where it was used not only as food but also as a form of currency.

Synonyms

  • Yankee Corn
  • Flint Maize
  • Zea Mays Indurata
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