Corngrower

/ˈkɔːrnˌɡroʊər/ noun

Definition

A farmer or person who cultivates and grows corn or grain crops.

Etymology

From corn (grain) plus grower (one who grows), following the agent noun pattern.

Kelly Says

Corngrowers in the American Midwest became some of the wealthiest farmers—corn's high yield and multiple uses made it the economic foundation of inland America.

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