# clown vs corn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clown
*noun · IPA /klaʊn/ · frequency rank #7,896*
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

### corn
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔːn/ · frequency rank #5,206*
Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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