corn-fed
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/ˈkɔrnˌfɛd/
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/ˈkɔːnˌfɛd/
wholesome and rural
Etymology
'corn-fed' originates from the practice of feeding livestock, particularly cattle, with corn to fatten them up for market.
The term 'corn-fed' evolved from agricultural practices in the United States, where corn was a staple feed for livestock.
Initially, it referred strictly to livestock, but over time it evolved to describe people with a wholesome, rural charm.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
raised on a diet of corn, often used to describe livestock, especially cattle, that have been fed corn to fatten them up.
The corn-fed beef was tender and flavorful.
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Adjective 2
(Informal, US) Describing a person, especially from the Midwest, who is healthy, strong, and wholesome, often with a connotation of being unsophisticated or naive.
He had a corn-fed charm that was hard to resist.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 04:06