- corncob
- corncob corn"cob` (k[^o]rn"k[o^]b`), n. The cob or axis on which the kernels of Indian corn grow. [U.S.] [1913 Webster]
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corncob — ☆ corncob [kôrn′käb΄ ] n. 1. the woody core of an ear of corn, on which the kernels grow in rows 2. a corncob pipe … English World dictionary
corncob — ► NOUN ▪ the central woody part of an ear of maize, to which the grains are attached … English terms dictionary
Corncob — Several varieties of corncobs in the United States Sweet corn … Wikipedia
corncob — /kawrn kob /, n. 1. the elongated woody core in which the grains of an ear of corn are embedded. 2. Also called corncob pipe. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made from a corncob. [1780 90, Amer.; CORN1 + COB1] * * * … Universalium
corncob — UK [ˈkɔː(r)nˌkɒb] / US [ˈkɔrnˌkɑb] noun [countable] Word forms corncob : singular corncob plural corncobs the long hard part at the top of a maize plant, on which large yellow seeds grow … English dictionary
corncob — Synonyms and related words: Missouri meerschaum, auricle, briar, briar pipe, calean, calumet, churchwarden, clay, cob, corncob pipe, ear, ear of corn, hookah, hubble bubble, mealie, meerschaum, nargileh, peace pipe, pipe, pipe cleaner, pipe rack … Moby Thesaurus
corncob — corn•cob [[t]ˈkɔrnˌkɒb[/t]] n. 1) bot the elongated woody core in which the grains of an ear of corn are embedded 2) Also called corn′cob pipe′. tobacco pipe with a bowl made from a corncob • Etymology: 1780–90 … From formal English to slang
corncob pipe — corn cob pipe (k[^o]rn k[o^]b p[imac]p ), n. a pipe[3] for smoking tobacco with a bowl made from a corncob. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
corncob pipe — ☆ corncob pipe n. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of a hollowed piece of dried corncob * * * … Universalium
corncob pipe — ☆ corncob pipe n. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of a hollowed piece of dried corncob … English World dictionary
