Meaning of maize on the cob | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of corn on the cob.

uncountable

Examples

“For some reason, the subplatform mound of Structure 7 extended more than a meter from the platform walls. At least on the north side this provided ample roofed household activity area and was used for eating maize on the cob just before the eruption struck.”

“We walk past a group of women and children gathered around an open fire, roasting maize on the cob.”

“Most maize consumed worldwide is fresh or immature (green) whole grain maize on the cob, popmaize (popcorn), and maize bread.”

“[…] (top) Calderón often grabs an elote, a street snack consisting of maize on the cob, lime, chilli powder and mayonnaise; […]”

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