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Definition of Corncob
1. Noun. The hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn.
Generic synonyms: Core
Group relationships: Corn, Indian Corn, Maize, Zea Mays
Definition of Corncob
1. n. The cob or axis on which the kernels of Indian corn grow.
Definition of Corncob
1. Noun. The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Corncob
1. the woody core of an ear of corn [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Corncob
Literary usage of Corncob
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Herd Registerby American Jersey cattle club by American Jersey cattle club (1909)
"time since last calving prior to test, 35 days: fed 4 Ibs. dried beet pulp, 4 Ibs.
bran, 2 Ibs. corncob meal, 2 Ibs. gluten meal, 2 Ibs. oil meal and 2 Ibs. ..."
2. The Monthly Review (1843)
"I guess you are the captain of that there Britisher,1' said Jonathan corncob,
addressing the hero of Acre, " and I take your conduct as most particularly ..."
3. The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art by John Holmes Agnew, John Sartain (1843)
""I guess you are the captain of that there Britisher," said Jonathan corncob,
addressing the hero of Acre, "and 1 take your conduct as most particularly ..."
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