popcorn

A variety of corn (Zea mays var. everta), having hard kernels that burst to form white, irregularly shaped puffs when heated.

The edible popped kernels of this variety of corn.

A small piece, as of polystyrene, used in quantity to protect items during packaging and shipment.

One of several varieties of Indian corn suitable for “popping.”

Corn thus prepared; popped corn.

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A snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating.

A kind of stitch similar to a bobble.

corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat