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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).)
*gʰreH₁- (Proto-Indo-European)
to grow, become green, grow, become green
*kor (Proto-Indo-European)
*ḱerh₂- (Proto-Indo-European)
*ḱr̥h₂-no- (Proto-Indo-European)
crescendum (Latin)
*ḱr̥- (Proto-Indo-European)
cornu (Latin)
(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)
A horn-shaped ornament on the helmet, awarded for bravery.. A little horn.
cor (Old French)
Horn (instrument used to produce sound).
corn (English)
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.