To answer the question of why the edible part of corn is called the "ear of corn" and the part of a potato where sprouts emerge is called the "eye of potato":
Ear of Corn (the edible part of corn):
The word "ear" originally comes from the Old English "ēar," meaning "spike" or "head of grain." The ear of corn is called "ear" because, like other grain crops, the top part where the kernels grow is referred to as an "ear." Corn kernels are arranged on a cob in a way that resembles the ears of other grains, hence the term "ear of corn."
Eye of Potato (the part of a potato where sprouts emerge):
The "eye" of a potato refers to the small dimple or indentation on its surface. New sprouts emerge from these eyes, which is why they are called "eyes." In English, "eye" can also mean a small hole or depression, not just the visual organ. Since the sprouting parts of a potato resemble eyes, they are called "eyes of potato."
Thus, the terms "ear of corn" and "eye of potato" in English are based on the respective characteristics and appearances of these plant parts.
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