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corn earworm
(Encyclopedia) corn earworm or cotton bollworm, destructive larva of a moth, Heliothis zea. Also known as tomato fruitworm, the larva attacks a variety of crops, boring into and feeding on the…corn laws
(Encyclopedia) corn laws, regulations restricting the export and import of grain, particularly in England. As early as 1361 export was forbidden in order to keep English grain cheap. Subsequent laws…squirrel corn
(Encyclopedia) squirrel corn: see fumitory.Brewer's: Measure Other People's Corn
To measure other people's corn by one's own bushel. To judge of others by oneself. In French, “Mesurer les autres à son aune;” in Latin, “Alios suo modulo metiri.” Source: Dictionary of…Erastus CORNING, Congress, NY (1794-1872)
CORNING Erastus , a Representative from New York; born in Norwich, Conn., December 14, 1794; moved to Troy, N.Y., and thence, in 1814, to Albany, where he established himself in iron…Parker CORNING, Congress, NY (1874-1943)
CORNING Parker , a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., January 22, 1874; attended the public schools, the Boys' Academy in Albany, and St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H.; was…Anti-Corn-Law League
(Encyclopedia) Anti-Corn-Law League, organization formed in 1839 to work for the repeal of the English corn laws. It was an affiliation of groups in various cities and districts with headquarters at…maize
(Encyclopedia) maize: see corn.teosinte
(Encyclopedia) teosinte: see corn, in botany.European corn borer
(Encyclopedia) European corn borer: see corn borer.Trending
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