cornhusk

[ kawrn-huhsk ]

noun

1. the husk of an ear of corn.

cornhusk

/ ˈkɔːnˌhʌsk /

noun

1. the outer protective covering of an ear of maize; the chaff

Word History and Origins

Origin of cornhusk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1705–15; corn ¹ + husk

Example Sentences

Presented me with cornhusk cigarettes; told me tales of Zapata; his perfidy, his ruthlessness.

From Project Gutenberg

The staff-officer cut away its cornhusk wrapping and read aloud the owner's name on the hilt.

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