squirrel corn

squir·rel corn

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwur-uh l, skwuhr- or, esp. British, skwir-uh l kawrn]
- /ˈskwɜr əl, ˈskwʌr- or, esp. British, ˈskwɪr əl kɔrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwur-uh l, skwuhr- or, esp. British, skwir-uh l kawrn]
- /ˈskwɜr əl, ˈskwʌr- or, esp. British, ˈskwɪr əl kɔrn/

Definitions of squirrel corn words

noun squirrel corn an American plant, Dicentra canadensis, of the fumitory family, having yellow roots resembling kernels of corn, finely dissected leaves, and clusters of drooping, heart-shaped, cream-colored flowers. 1
noun squirrel corn a North American plant, Dicentra canadensis, having yellow flowers and tubers resembling grains of corn: family Fumariaceae 0
noun squirrel corn a delicate, E North American, woodland, spring wildflower (Dicentra canadensis) of the fumitory family, having racemes of whitish, spurred flowers 0

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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