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popcorn

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒpkɔːn/
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Definition of popcorn

noun

[mass noun]
  • maize of a variety with hard kernels that swell up and burst open when heated: pop yourself some popcorn
  • maize kernels when popped, typically eaten as a snack: a bag of popcorn

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