turkey corn
The term "turkey corn" can refer to specific types of plants, with historical references to maize.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A plant known as Corydalis formosa, which has tubular flowers and finely divided leaves.
Example
- Turkey corn, or Corydalis formosa, is often found in shaded woodland areas.
C1Botany
(technical)A plant known scientifically as Dicentra eximia, characterized by its heart-shaped flowers and fern-like leaves.
Example
- The garden was filled with the delicate blooms of turkey corn.
C2Historical
(obsolete)An old term for maize or corn, no longer commonly used.
Example
- In historical texts, turkey corn sometimes referred to maize.
Similar
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