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roasting ear
noun roast·ing ear \ˈrōs-tiŋ-ˌir, sense 2 usually ˈrō-sən-ˌir or ˈrōs-ˌnir\
Definition of ROASTING EAR
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
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First Known Use of ROASTING EAR
1650
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