Blencorn

/ˈblɛnkɔrn/ noun

Definition

A type of corn or grain variety; possibly a regional or archaic term for a specific cultivar.

Etymology

Likely a compound of 'blend' or possibly a variant of 'bere' (barley) with 'corn,' though the exact etymology is uncertain and this may be a very rare or obsolete term.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure that even agricultural historians struggle to identify it with certainty—it might refer to a regional crop name lost to time, reminding us that languages shed specialized vocabulary when the things they name become obsolete.

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