Indian corn
noun
1
: a tall widely cultivated American cereal grass (Zea mays) bearing seeds on elongated ears : corn sense 4a
2
: the ears of Indian corn
also
: its edible seeds
3
: corn having hard kernels of various colors (such as reddish brown, dark purple, and yellow) that is typically used for ornamental purposes
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Gourds, mums, Indian corn, corn stalks and straw bales are also available for purchase.
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Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Chickpea flour acts as a flavorful binder in these Indian corn fritters from British Indian chef Romy Gill, whose promotion of West Bengali cuisine has earned her status as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 July 2024
Dent grew wheat, Indian corn, oats and Irish potatoes.
—John Reeves, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
Assortment of pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 842 Highway 78.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
Mums, gourds, corn stalks, flowering cabbage and kale, and Indian corn.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2021
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Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Chickpea flour acts as a flavorful binder in these Indian corn fritters from British Indian chef Romy Gill, whose promotion of West Bengali cuisine has earned her status as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 July 2024
Dent grew wheat, Indian corn, oats and Irish potatoes.
—John Reeves, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
Assortment of pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 842 Highway 78.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
Mums, gourds, corn stalks, flowering cabbage and kale, and Indian corn.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2021
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“Indian corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indian%20corn. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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