POPCORN


Meaning of POPCORN in English

/pop"kawrn'/ , n.

1. any of several varieties of corn whose kernels burst open and puff out when subjected to dry heat.

2. popped corn.

3. peanut (def. 4c).

[ 1810-20, Amer.; short for popped corn. See POP 1 , -ED 2 , CORN 1 ]

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