English word corn comes from Proto-Indo-European *gʰreH₁-, Proto-Indo-European *kor, Proto-Indo-European *ḱerh₂-, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) cor (Horn (instrument used to produce sound).)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *gʰreH₁- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to grow, become green, grow, become green |
| *kor | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *ḱerh₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *ḱr̥h₂-no- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| crescendum | Latin (lat) | |
| *ḱr̥- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| cornu | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) power, strength, might. (musical instruments) a horn as a musical instrument. A horn, antler. A tusk. An arm or wing of an army. Any substance like the material of a horn, such as the bill of a bird. The end of a book or scroll, usually made of ivory. The horns of the moon. |
| corniculum | Latin (lat) | A horn-shaped ornament on the helmet, awarded for bravery.. A little horn. |
| cor | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Horn (instrument used to produce sound). |
| corn | English (en) | A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands. |