flint corn

noun

1. a variety of corn, Zea mays indurata, having very hard-skinned kernels not subject to shrinkage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flint corn¹

An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705

Example Sentences

Polenta is made from flint corn, which is coarser and holds a firmer texture, while grits are made from dent corn, which produces a finer consistency.

From Seattle Times

If it wasn’t the King Philip strain, then it was another closely related variety of sweet, deeply flavorful Northern flint corn.

From New York Times

Maybe it was the resilience of the heirloom flint corn he grew.

From Washington Post

Dortch already sells plenty of other products like poultry, eggs, honey goat’s milk soaps, dent and flint corn.

From Washington Times

“I make it from Cascade Ruby Gold flint corn,” Deppe said, nodding to the bowl of colorful, foot-long ears on the table, where I was wolfing down the beans.

From Washington Post