corn shuck

British  

noun

1. the husk of an ear of maize

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Example Sentences

It was, in fact, a yellowish-brownish-green: a bit of a corn shuck.

From Literature

But what was a corn shuck doing there?

From Literature

Summer corn: Shuck the ears, cut off the kernels, freeze on a lined baking sheet and then store.

From Washington Post

The buffalo blessing on the Greg Vital farm was just one of the many special events held, as visitors to the site also viewed native Americans performing music, corn shuck dolls were made and other activities took place.

From Washington Times

The festival showcases the ways these rural women kept their families going in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with demonstrations that include hearth cooking, soap making, corn shuck crafts and sewing.

From Washington Times