Why do they call corn on the cob ears of corn?

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2006-08-06 04:19:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

Because when it is growing, the ears stick out from the side of the corn stalk like, well, "ears."

2006-08-06 04:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by Grendle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

because when they speak of it the ears are usually gone. I do hear people in the grocery stores saying they're going to get a couple of ears of corn.

2006-08-06 04:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by shiningstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

BECAUSE THEY STICK OUT LIKE OURS

2006-08-06 04:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i dont know its werid

2006-08-06 04:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by shelby m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

shhhh be very quiet they're listening.....omg!!!

2006-08-06 04:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ragdollfloozie is Pensive! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋