popcorn

Definition of Popcorn in English :

1. popcorn, zea mays everta

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

2. popcorn

small kernels of corn exploded by heat

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Popcorn

noun

1.

a variety of maize having hard pointed kernels that puff up when heated

2.

the puffed edible kernels of this plant

noun

1.

a variety of Indian corn with small ears and hard, pointed grains which pop open into a white, puffy mass when heated

2.

the popped grains, usually salted and buttered for eating

n.

1.

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

b. The edible popped kernels of this variety of corn.

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