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corn cob

/kɔːrn kɒb/

Tradução: Parte central lenhosa da espiga de milho, à qual os grãos ficam presos; costuma ser descartada após o consumo dos grãos ou usada para ração animal, combustível ou artesanato.

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A2formalcommonculinary/kɔːrn kɒb/

The central woody core of an ear of corn, to which the kernels are attached. It is often discarded after the kernels are eaten or used for various purposes such as animal feed, fuel, or crafts.

  • 🇵🇹Parte central lenhosa da espiga de milho, à qual os grãos ficam presos; costuma ser descartada após o consumo dos grãos ou usada para ração animal, combustível ou artesanato.
  1. Central part of an ear of corn A1 formal

    The woody central core of an ear of corn, to which the kernels are attached.

    • She removed the kernels from the corn cob with a knife.
    • Grilled corn on the cob is a popular summer dish.
    • The farmer fed the corn cobs to the pigs.

    🇵🇹Sabugo de milho