cornstalk

[kawrn-stawk]

noun

the stalk or stem of corn, especially Indian corn.

Origin of cornstalk

An Americanism dating back to 1635–45; corn¹ + stalk¹

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Historical Examples of cornstalk

Cornstalk is said to have had a presentiment of his approaching fate.
Chronicles of Border Warfare
Alexander Scott Withers
See p. 172, note 2, for sketch of life and death of Cornstalk.
Chronicles of Border Warfare
Alexander Scott Withers
The harvest mouse sat on the top of a cornstalk and nibbled his supper.
"Wee Tim'rous Beasties"
Douglas English
But Cornstalk and Logan would not lead a big force into any of the valleys.
A Virginia Scout
Hugh Pendexter
They were butchered after making a feast for Cornstalk and his warriors.
A Virginia Scout
Hugh Pendexter

British Dictionary definitions for cornstalk

cornstalk

noun

a stalk or stem of corn
Australian slang a tall thin man

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