corn salad

corn sal·ad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawrn sal-uh d]
- /kɔrn ˈsæl əd/
- /kɔːn ˈsæləd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrn sal-uh d]
- /kɔrn ˈsæl əd/

Definitions of corn salad words

noun corn salad any valerianaceous plant of the genus Valerianella, esp the European species V. locusta, which often grows in cornfields and whose leaves are sometimes used in salads 3
noun corn salad a European herb (Valerianella locusta) of the valerian family, often found in cornfields, with rose, blue, or white flowers and leaves that are used in salads 3
noun corn salad any of several plants of the genus Valerianella, of the valerian family, especially V. locusta (or V. olitoria), having small light blue flowers and tender, narrow leaves eaten in salads. 1
noun corn salad (US) Any of various types of salad made using corn (maize). 0
noun corn salad Any of the small plants in genus Valerianella, used in salads and as an herb, especially Valerianella locusta. 0

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Origin of corn salad

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600

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Parts of speech for Corn salad

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corn salad popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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