Pronunciation: ' r ō s-ti ŋ - ˌ ir, sense 2 usu ' r ō -s ə n- ˌ ir or ' r ō s- ˌ nir
Function: noun
Date: 1650
1 : an ear of young corn roasted or suitable for roasting usually in the husk
2 chiefly Southern & Midland : an ear of corn suitable for boiling or steaming