roasting ear
noun
roast·ing ear
ˈrō-stiŋ-ˌir
sense 2 is usually ˈrō-sᵊn-ˌir,
or ˈrōs-ˌnir
1
: an ear of young corn roasted or suitable for roasting usually in the husk
2
chiefly Southern US and Midland US
: an ear of corn suitable for boiling or steaming
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