corn silk

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noun
Definitions
  • The fine soft yellowish threads that are the stigmata of corn flowers, which are later enclosed inside the husk of corn ears next to the kernels on corn cobs.
  • (alternative form of) cornsilk a colour of yellow that is like that of these fibres

Etymology

Compound from English corn (maize, grain) + English silk.

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English

silk

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