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苞米骨头

English translation: corncob


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05:34 Aug 7, 2011
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Chinese term or phrase: 苞米骨头
或称玉米棒芯,成熟的玉米穗脱粒后剩下中间的花轴部分。
用途:玉米棒芯晒干后是很好的燃料,常用于生煤火的引燃物。
karrol
Local time: 04:47
English translation:corncob
Explanation:
苞米骨头 = 玉米棒芯
A corncob is the central core of a maize
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Echo Wu
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Local time: 04:47
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4 +2corncob
Echo Wu
5maize cob
GY Ren


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corncob


Explanation:
苞米骨头 = 玉米棒芯
A corncob is the central core of a maize



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Echo Wu
China
Local time: 04:47
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maize cob


Explanation:
Corn on the cob - corn refers to the kernels (玉米粒). Maize refers to the whole 玉米棒。

GY Ren
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Local time: 21:47
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