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.