Cornhusk

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The husk of an ear of corn (maize).
"Holonym: ear"
2
the husk of an ear of corn wordnet

Synonyms

bark bran capsule case chaff hull

Example

"I am going to make a cornhusk doll."

Etymology

From corn + husk.

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