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옥수수 meaning and pronunciation

oksusu · corn; ear of corn

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67589
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 옥쑤수Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    줄기가 높고 잎이 길며 수염 같은 꽃이 피는 식물의 알갱이가 촘촘한 열매.

    English: corn; ear of corn — The fruit-bearing kernels of a corn plant which has a tall stem with long leaves, and produces a beard-like tassle.

    Examples

    • 노란 옥수수.
    • 맛있는 옥수수.
    • 찐 옥수수.
    • 옥수수 맛.
    • 옥수수 밭.
    • 옥수수 농사.
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