CORNHUSK Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word cornhusk. (close relations)
Definition of CORNHUSK
Best Alternative Words for CORNHUSK
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husk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds • outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds verb • remove the husks from | ||||||||
shuck | verbv | |||||||
noun • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds verb • remove from the shell • remove the shucks from | ||||||||
straw | nounn | |||||||
noun • plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds • a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white • a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth adjective satellite • of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored verb • cover or provide with or as if with straw • spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) |