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corn muffin

American  

noun

  1. a muffin, often shaped like a cupcake, made from cornmeal.


Etymology

Origin of corn muffin

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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This recipe, courtesy of Food52, swaps out traditional ladyfingers for cornbread, which is made from boxed Jiffy corn muffin mix, whole milk and an egg.

From Salon May 10, 2026

The blueberry muffin already is the state muffin of Minnesota, and the apple muffin is the state muffin of New York, while the corn muffin reigns in Massachusetts.

From Seattle Times Jan. 7, 2023

Prepare the corn muffin mixes with the eggs and milk according to the package directions, stirring with a fork until just combined in a mixing bowl.

From Washington Post Feb. 23, 2017

At their party, my friend and I ate their quinoa containing bread and then a blue corn muffin without sugar.

From New York Times Aug. 30, 2016

I paused to take a bite of the corn muffin on my plate.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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